What are three adaptations that gymnosperms have to survive in cold climates?

Question

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Answer 1

The adaptions, gymnosperms developed to survive in cold climates are spire shapes to shed snow, small, waxy leaves with thick cuticle, a well developed layer beneath the epidermis called the hypodermis, sunken stomata, and ( most of them ) are evergreen.

In this way they are protected against frost, resist winter desiccation and they are able to photosynthesize whenever the weather allows.

Answer 2

Small leaf area, conical crown shape to prevent branches breaking due to weight of snow, I can't think of a third.