What Causes the ‘Color’ of Leaves in Spring?

In spring, trees wake up from their winter nap and start making food. To do this, they need a special green pigment called chlorophyll. This chlorophyll is like the leaf's superhero, it helps the tree catch sunlight to make food. That’s why leaves turn bright green in spring.

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A leaf turns green in spring like a tree putting on a new outfit.
Chlorophyll is the reason leaves look like they're wearing green pajamas all year round.
In winter, trees rest, but in spring, they wake up and start making food again.

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