Are Conifers drought tolerant?

It has been our experience here at Just Add Water that most plants in the Southeast like at least a modicum of moisture.  Sometimes,  what drought tolerant means is that the plant suffers better than most.  Once established,many plants have the root system embedded in the ground to extract even the smallest amount of moisture. The key is to keep the newly planted conifer or Japanese maple sufficiently watered  for at least 2 seasons (summers), then you can abuse them a little by not watering them.  As Georgia has been in an extreme drought for severe years, this means you will need to water twice a week in the 90 degree heat.