red leaves

Maple tree's blush

Red leaves are foliage that has turned red, typically in autumn when chlorophyll breaks down and reveals underlying pigments.

The phrase evokes fall scenery and seasonal change: The red leaves of the maple lined the driveway.

Some plants like Japanese maples or red-leaf lettuce maintain red foliage year-round.

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Opposites
leaf color/seasonal state

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Photosynthetic plant parts

spring leaves · new growth · spring buds · lush greenery

leaf type/persistence

red leavespine needles

Thin evergreen leaves

evergreen foliage · evergreen leaves · holly leaves

seasonal symbolism

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Flowers appearing in spring

cherry blossoms · flowering trees · April showers · spring growth · renewal

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G