Trees change color in autumn because they stop making chlorophyll, which is the green pigment that helps trees make food. When chlorophyll disappears, other colors like yellow and red show up. It's like taking off a green mask to reveal what's underneath!
Examples
- A maple tree turns orange like a piece of candy.
- The leaves on an oak tree become bright red, like a fire.
- A birch tree shines with a golden glow.
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See also
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves While Others Don't?
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- How Does a Tree Know When to Lose Its Leaves?
- How Do Trees Help Reduce Air Pollution?
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