What Makes Leaves
Change Color In The Fall?
A beautiful fall landscape is a sign your trees have been hard at work
S
oon enough, summer
trips to the beach and
refreshing lemonade
will be replaced by
autumn’s cool breeze,
football games and
pumpkin lattes. The real sign
fall is here though, is the
brilliant folliage — the most
beloved sign of autumn.
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Bright green leaves transform
into browns, buttery yellows,
deep reds and vibrant shades
of orange.
This awe-inspiring phenomenon
is greatly appreciated, yet often
misunderstood. Many believe
that cool weather alone causes
leaves to change color.