So, why DO they change color?

As we can see, the leaves start to fall as well as change colors as October comes around. The amount of wind can account for the leaves falling but, why do the leaves change color? Well, photosynthesis is when organisms turn light energy into chemical energy. This causes the leaves to transform.” When the days get shorter, leaves change color. The trees start to realize that it’s fall. We have more sun in the summer so that’s why it gets more pigment.” Says Mr. Halliman. This mystery only has to do with the change in season!