Needleleaved trees survive long cold winters, low humidity and frozen soil because the leaves have low surface area in relation to their volume, and they are covered with a waxy coating to reduce water loss.

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Needleleaved trees, also known as conifers, have adapted to survive in harsh winter conditions by having leaves with low surface area to volume ratio, which helps reduce water loss, and a waxy coating that further prevents water loss.

Needleleaved Trees Survive Long Cold Winters, Low Humidity and Frozen