In Which Season Do Trees Shed Their Leaves [patched] | FHD |

Think autumn is the only season for falling leaves? Think again! 🍁

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Think about the surface area of a full canopy of leaves. A tree covered in foliage catches the wind and snow like a giant sail. Heavy winter snows and ice storms could easily snap branches if they were still burdened with leaves. By dropping its foliage, the tree streamlines itself, reducing the risk of structural damage. Think autumn is the only season for falling leaves

Evergreen trees (pines, firs, hollies) shed their oldest leaves now. You won’t notice because new growth replaces them instantly. Think about the surface area of a full canopy of leaves

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, trees receive a chemical signal that winter is approaching. This triggers a process called abscission . While it might look like the tree is simply "losing" its leaves, it is actually a highly calculated and energetic process of severing the connection between the leaf and the branch.

Broad leaves have a large surface area that allows water to evaporate through a process called transpiration. By dropping these leaves, trees minimize water loss when the ground is frozen or during dry seasons.

So yes, fall is the iconic leaf-shedding season—but nature always has exceptions.