types of trees with waxy leaves
Coniferous trees have small, waxy and usually narrow leaves (needles or flat scales). 'Coniferous' means that it is a cone-bearing tree. The most common conifers are spruces, pines and firs. Alternative names used for coniferous trees are evergreens, softwoods and (appropriately enough) conifers.
Types of Magnolia Trees image by planetka:sxc.hu. Magnolia trees, with their waxy, thick green leaves and large white blooms, are a beautiful staple of the south. Magnolias are named for Pierre Magnol, who was director of the botanical gardens in Montpellier, France, in the late 1600s. There are approximately 90 species of the magnolia tree. Magnolia stellata (Star Magnolia) is an early bloomer. Its flowers are star-like, white and around 4 inches wide. Star Magnolia will peak at 15 to 20 feet in height and 10 to 15 feet wide.