Emily Kwong

We're going to help the tree out as it transitions.

Fascinating.

OK, are there studies and experiments that support this idea?

three tree species that are normally red, but these ones were yellow.

Like the nitrogen didn't get into the tree itself.

It was shed without the red pigment.

Fascinating.

Yeah.

I mean, it is an intriguing idea that because U.S.

trees are exposed to more sunlight, they may need a little bit more sunscreen via a red color.

It's an intriguing explanation.

What other ideas are kicking around when it comes to red leaves?

Is it just a light thing?

young new leaves which are often red and they're kind of more digestible and nutrient rich oh i am so appreciative for my ability to see red now it's kind of special like when you see a bright red tree in autumn that's like a very human experience yeah i was married in a red dress too so like my whole color scheme would have been off without this it's a very potent color for us right anyway

Well, why?

Like, why would aphids want to avoid those leaves?

Why is it a stop signal for them?

Yeah, it is co-evolution with the insects.

Also a compelling idea.

The light idea is compelling.