Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?

Some trees lose their leaves in the cold because they don’t want to waste energy keeping them alive when there’s no sun or water. It's like putting on a coat, it helps you stay warm and saves energy!

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  1. A maple tree in your backyard drops all its leaves when it gets cold outside.
  2. The trees in a forest look bare and sleepy during winter, waiting for spring to wake them up.
  3. You see red and yellow leaves falling from the sky like confetti every October.

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Categories: Environment · trees,seasons,botany