Yoilish · Oct 30, 2026
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*Fall leaves don't really turn yellow*
The *yellow and orange were in the leaf all summer*, hidden under green chlorophyll that fades in fall. The *reds and purples are new*, made when *sugar gets trapped* in the leaf on cool nights.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/science/plants/why-do-leaves-change-color




