Deciduous Trees

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Leaves fall in autumn. Deciduous trees shed all their leaves when the weather gets cold, usually in fall. This helps them save water and energy during the long, freezy winter months.

Bare branches in winter. After their leaves drop, deciduous trees stand bare and dormant until spring arrives. They look like they are resting, and they really are, using very little energy while it's cold.

Spring brings new leaves. When spring warms up, deciduous trees grow fresh, bright green leaves all over again. This cycle happens year after year, making them some of nature's most dramatic seasonal shapeshifters.

Different from evergreens. Evergreen trees keep their leaves or needles all year long, while deciduous trees lose theirs. Both strategies help trees survive, just in different ways.

Beautiful fall colors. Before deciduous leaves fall, they often turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. This happens because the green chlorophyll fades away, revealing other colors that were hidden underneath.