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Why Kashmir’s chinar trees turn fiery red each autumn
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Why Kashmir’s chinar trees turn fiery red each autumn

Each autumn, Kashmir’s chinar trees turn from green to glowing shades of yellow, orange and red as winter approaches. As the trees prepare to shed their leaves, green chlorophyll breaks down, revealing yellow and orange pigments that were already there. Red shades can come from anthocyanins, though scientists have not established exactly which pigments create every crimson hue in Kashmir’s chinars. This seasonal display is part of the trees’ winter preparations, and a Tree Aadhaar initiative is helping authorities identify and protect individual chinars.
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