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Minnesota Fall Color Update: Week 5 - The leaves are still gorgeous!

Oct 14, 2022 10:04AM ● By Content Editor
Image: MN DNR

From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 13, 2022

 

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As the fall season progresses, more and more leaves are falling from trees. Why does this happen? Shedding leaves is an important tree survival mechanism that has evolved over time. Losing leaves means a tree spends less energy through the cold winter. A tree can also conserve moisture within the trunk to keep it from drying out. Finally, without leaves, wind will blow through the branches, putting less strain on the tree during winter storms.

During your fall colors adventures this week, watch for falling leaves as autumn winds whisk them away.

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