Why Are There the Fall Colors?

Why are there the fall colors?

Autumn color isn’t just scenic — it’s chemistry. As days grow shorter and temperatures cool, trees stop producing chlorophyll, the green pigment that gives trees color. When those greens fade, the carotenoids that were in the leaves all summer finally show through. That creates falls vibrant colors. Adam Schneider, an associate professor of biology at […]

Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall | Gardener’s Path

When autumn leaves put on a spectacular display of browns, oranges, purples, reds, and yellows, do you wonder why they turn such vivid hues? You’re not alone. Ongoing scientific study points to reasons that may or may not tell the whole story. Read on to learn what we know to date about why autumn leaves change color. The post Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall appeared first on Gardener's Path.