Why Leaves Change Color

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Leaves don't actually die when they change color.

[00:00:03]They reveal what was hidden all along.

[00:00:07]During warmer months, chlorophyll gives leaves their green color while helping plants absorb sunlight.

[00:00:14]But when temperatures drop and daylight shortens, the green fades away revealing yellow, orange, and red pigments underneath.

[00:00:26]What looks like nature changing overnight is actually a slow hidden transformation.

[00:00:33]Which autumn color do you like the most?

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