Multiple choice Which of the followings not true about temperate deciduous forest trees grow green leaves in spring & loose them in summer soil is rich and plants cover forest floor animals like squirrels find food like berries and nuts Both 1 and 2 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the autumn to conserve water and energy during winter, not in the summer. The statement claiming they lose them in summer is incorrect.