Celtis sinensis Pers.

Chinese Hackberry is a deciduous tree native to Hong Kong, commonly seen in roadside or slopes.

The extensive tree form of this retained Chinese Hackberry echoes the surrounding trees gracefully whilst forming a prolific tree group in the locale.

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Seasonal changes in leaves...

Chlorophyll reacts when sunlight projects on leaves, allowing green ray to absorb other colors, resulting in green to humans.

As the temperature gradually drops in autumn, the chlorophyll content within the leaves decreases. The other color (red and yellow) within the spectrum become dominant, appearing as yellow or red.

What color do you see in the leaves of this Chinese Hackberry?