Conifers are an immense grouping of plants that are an integral part of the Long Island landscape. They are, found in home miniature gardens, as focal and specimen pieces in everyday residential and corporate plantings and widely used as screening material. But exactly what is a conifer? We will discuss the most common conifer groups, the most utilized varieties in our landscapes, some lesser-known varieties and newer introductions to hit the market (and the process of getting here).