Why do leaves change color?
During winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis. The trees will rest, and live off the food they stored.
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In some trees like maples glucose is trapped in the leaves after photosynthesis stops Sunlight and the cool nights of autumn more?
Answered by Christy R. -
Although we don't know all the details, we do know enough to explain the basics. Three factors influence autumn leaf color- (more)
Answered by Ginger G. -
Plants use different color chlorophyll to absorb different colors of light. When the green fades you see the other colors. Thanks
Answered by Richard C. -
The green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves. As the bright green fades away, we begin to see yellow and orange colors.
Answered by Shelly M. -
During winter, there isn't enough light or water for photosynthesis, so trees shut down their leaves, which lose their green color
Answered by Derek B. -
Leaves change as their green chlorophyll disappears. Yellow & red have been there all along; we just can't see them in the summer.
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