The term 'cone-bearing tree' refers to a type of tree that produces cones, which are structures that contain the reproductive organs of the tree. The crossword solutions for this term include PINE (4 letters), FIR (3 letters), cypress (7 letters), LARCH (5 letters), and CEDAR (5 letters). All of these trees are coniferous, meaning they produce cones and have needle-like leaves. PINE trees are evergreen and can be found in many parts of the world. FIR trees are also evergreen and are native to North America and Europe. Cypress trees are also evergreen and are native to the Mediterranean region. LARCH trees are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in the fall, and are native to northern temperate regions. CEDAR trees are also deciduous and are native to the western Himalayas.