tree or other plant that does not shed all of its foliage annually. but rather progressively over a period of years (contrast with deciduous).
evergreen (Wikipedia)
In botany, an evergreen is a plant which has foliage that remains green and functional throughout the year. This contrasts with deciduous plants, which lose their foliage completely during the winter or dry season.
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