Why do tree leaves turn darker in summer? - Discover Wildlife
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As the seasons progress from spring to summer, the light green colouration of leaves darkens. Naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective Ed Drewitt explains why this occurs.
Beech Leaf Disease at Cape Cod National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
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Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves? - Forestry and Land Scotland
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Tropical Arctic: Lost Plants, Future Climates, and the Discovery of Ancient Greenland, McElwain, Hill Donnelly, Glasspool
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Why Do the Leaves of Some Trees Turn Brown but Not Drop?
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Why do trees wake up in spring?
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The Truth About Red Maple Leaf Toxicity Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
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Complete Guide to Alder Trees
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European badger guide: habitat, diet and where to see - Discover Wildlife
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Gardenia Leaves Turning Brown
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Why do leaves change color in the fall season?