Did you know that trees display a variety of colors beyond just green? Throughout different seasons, the leaves or stems of certain trees undergo vibrant transformations, showcasing shades like yellow, red, purple, and orange.

These vividly hued trees fall into two categories: shrubs and trees. They are not just confined to remote areas but can also be found in our everyday surroundings.

Take, for instance, the ginkgo tree, which bathes in golden hues during autumn, or the red maple, flaunting its warm and fiery shades. What adds an intriguing touch is that some of these trees undergo a wardrobe change with the changing seasons.

Take the common smoke tree as an example.

Consider the winter when leaves fade away, but a fascinating "fashion show" unfolds in the other three seasons. In early spring, delicate red or purple-red leaves make a tender appearance.

As summer progresses, the lower part of the crown transitions from red to green, while bright red flowers emerge, resembling distant smoke or fog, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

When the weather turns cool, all the leaves return to a vibrant red, intensifying in brightness after the autumn frost, showcasing the beauty of maturity.

Surprisingly, our surroundings aren't limited to "colorful trees"; there are also "colorful grasses." Picture the silver-white crown of short pampas grass resembling low floating clouds in the wind.

Clusters of young green fescue bushes beckon visitors to caress them. These grasses captivate landscape designers and garden landscapers with diverse colors, shapes, and textures.

Additionally, some water plants, like water onions, not only embellish water surfaces but also purify water by absorbing impurities.

Now, why do these plants boast such diverse colors? The secret lies in the leaves' chloroplasts, which are abundant in plant bodies. These chloroplasts reside in the green, thin-walled tissue cells of plants.

The color of plant leaves varies due to the ever-changing proportion of pigments within the cells, influenced by different plant species and developmental stages.

Furthermore, plants contain tannins, a phenolic compound mostly found in granular form within the cytoplasm, vesicles, or cell walls and commonly distributed in leaves, epidermis, and pulp cells.

Moreover, plant cells contain pigments called flavonoids, primarily found in fruits and petals, with anthocyanins being the most prevalent. The color of anthocyanins changes with the cellular fluid's pH—red in acidic conditions, purple in neutral, and blue in alkaline.

These pigment compounds act as a "magic wand," manipulating plant colors. The unique combinations of these pigments result in the brilliance and sparkle of plant hues.