Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer ...

Experts say the changing of colors is controlled by shorter days, but climate continues to play a major role. "Really warm ...

Next to 'why is the sky blue' and 'where do babies come from,' 'why do leaves turn color in the fall' might be the most frequently asked question about nature. Next to 'why is the sky blue' and 'where ...

The U.S. Postal Service launched its Vibrant Leaves postcard stamps on March 17, 2025, celebrating the vivid hues of fall ...

Junipers and nandinas also have foliage that turns color due to cold. The leaves will turn green again as the weather warms up later on. The yellow leaves were something else. They are an ...

"Any leaves that had already started to turn color in the highest elevations would’ve likely been stripped from the trees, but that would probably be 4,000 feet and higher," Gardner said.

But why exactly do leaves change colors? Author Sharon McCann offers a whimsical and heartwarming answer in her latest book, “A Tale of Why the Leaves Turn Color in Fall.” The story follows ...