As the amount of daylight gets shorter in the fall, chlorophyll production in leaves slows down and eventually stops.

The yellow-orange colors in leaves in the autumn are caused by pigments known as carotenoids ... Not all trees have anthocyanin, however. Ash and oak, for example, have no anthocyanin, and turn bright ...

Read Dr. Don Leopold's Guide to Fall Colors in Upstate New York with color images of dozens of trees and shrubs. Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, ...

Discover the best method to preserve fall leaves’ vibrant color! We tested 4 techniques, including Mod Podge, a microwave ...

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 ...

Gardner said, by mid-to-late October, the fall leaf color should work its way down those mountain areas and into areas of lower elevation. ExploreFall, a website previously featured on WRAL ...

There’s no better way to experience autumn colors in the southwest Twin Cities than a hike. From the brilliant yellows, oranges and red of maples to the scarlet and russets of oaks … ...

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 ...