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Britain set for 'explosion of colour' in autumn months
The Independent
|September 20, 2025
Autumn is known for its stunning display of orange and red hues – but this year the leaves could be more vibrant than ever.
Hotter summers have led to trees producing more sugar in their leaves, resulting in more vivid and eye-catching colours, according to experts at Forestry England. As the days grow darker, the lack of sunlight reduces a plant's production of chlorophyll - the chemical responsible for giving leaves a green pigment - which allows the beautiful yellow and orange shades, previously masked by the chlorophyll, to show through.
This story is from the September 20, 2025 edition of The Independent.
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