When it comes to autumn, we generally think of a golden world. Many trees turn in autumn, and some of them even turn red like fire. Why do trees turn yellow in autumn? In autumn, the days will shorten and the nights will be longer. So, the time available for photosynthesis will be shortened, the chlorophyll in leaves will be reduced, and the leaves will turn yellow. It simply shows the original hidden colors of the leaves. Here are five kinds of trees that turn yellow in autumn.

1 Ginkgo trees

The leaves of ginkgo tree are fan-shaped, with a long handle, they’re light green and hairless. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow gradually due to the decline of temperature, which is quite beautiful.

2 Mulberry trees

Mulberry trees bloom in April every year. Its leaves contain fiber and can be used as food for silkworms. The leaves turn yellow and fall off in autumn to provide nutrients for the roots.

3 Silk trees

Silk trees are suitable for growing in a relatively warm environment. When the temperature decreases in autumn, the chlorophyll in the leaves of Silk trees decreases, resulting in the yellow and falling leaves.

4 Populus euphratica

The diameter of Populus euphratica can be up to 1.5 meters. The leaves are broad and fragrant. As soon as autumn comes, the leaves begin to turn yellow slowly. It is drought and waterlogging resistant. It is one of the rare tree species in nature.

5 Sycamore trees

The leaves of sycamore trees are relatively large, in broad oval shapes, and the petioles are densely covered with yellowish brown fluff. When the leaves turn yellow in autumn, they can be quite beautiful.