lehtipuita
Lehtipuita, the Finnish term for deciduous trees, refers to a broad group of broadleaf species that shed their leaves each autumn in temperate and boreal regions. By dropping foliage, these trees reduce water loss and survive cold winters; they also take advantage of a short growing season by rapidly producing new growth in spring. Deciduous trees are contrasted with evergreens, which retain leaves year-round. In Finnish landscapes—forests, parks, and urban areas—lehtipuita comprise a diverse assemblage of species that form mixed deciduous or transitional stands with coniferous trees nearby.
Common genera encountered in Finland and northern Europe include Betula (birch), Populus (aspen and poplar), Salix
Ecological roles of lehtipuita include habitat provision, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration, with phenology closely tied