The reason why maple become red
Deciduous trees in the fall and winter, the body will produce some chemical changes,so the original contained in the leaves of useful substances or part of theorganization can be decomposed, recycling storage site in the stem or root,can be recycled next spring maple leaf. Chloroplast and chlorophyll as one of the objects are broken down for recycling,so when there is nochlorophyll in the leaves, the other color pigments will manifest,such as red, yellow carotene anthocyanins like!Next step is to transfer the leaves for the winter!
In addition to chlorophyll in plant leaves, but also have many other yellow pigments such as lutein,carotenoids,anthocyanins and other red(anthocyanins in acidic solution shows red,in the alkaline solution shows purple),but due to the larger chlorophyll content and cover other colors,so leaves shows green.In the fall,chlorophyll as the temperature droppedand gradually break down,other colorpigments can be revealed.In addition,Maple sugar in storage will be decomposed into anthocyanins,making the leaves more red.
Legend of maple leaves
The people will get luck who catch the maple leaves before falling to land. If you could witness hundreds of thousands of maple leaves falling and make a wish in your heart, then the dream will come true quietly. If you could see the falling maple leaves with your loved one, you won't be separated forever.
Maple Florid
The florid and symbolic significance of maple is Perseverance. Maple is a spiritual symbol in people's heart. Due to the special nature of the Maple Leaf, people always use it to symbolize perseverance.
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