yellow leaves

Autumn's golden remnants

Yellow leaves are foliage that has turned from green to yellow, typically as trees prepare for dormancy in autumn or when plants experience stress from insufficient water, nutrients, or light.

The phrase evokes seasonal change and decay: The yellow leaves carpeted the sidewalk.

In gardening, yellow leaves often signal a problem requiring attention.

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changing seasons · rustling · deciduous · tree line · maple · oak · falling · crunchy · raking · pile · amber · ochre · Indian summer · wilting · decay · seasonal · harvest · breeze

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Opposites
seasonal/life cycle stage

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Photosynthetic plant parts

spring buds · new growth · lush greenery · purple leaves

leaf type/permanence

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Foliage retained all seasons

evergreen foliage · pine needles · holly leaves

plant health indicator

yellow leavesvibrant foliage

Brightly colored plant leaves

Family

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