The cedar forest at Gucun Park shows a gradient hair color display, dazzling in winter and drawing admiration

In winter, besides the red maples and yellow apricots, Gucun Park is hosting a low-key yet luxurious fashion show—the star is the cedar tree. The needles of the dawn redwood gradually change from emerald green to warm rusty red, as if gently kissed by the sunset. Strolling among them feels like being inside a warm-toned oil painting. The bald cypress is a master of gradients, with its crown clearly layered from green to yellow, orange, and brown, like a carefully designed gradient hair color. The pond cypress lives by the water, turning entirely deep copper brown, dancing with the shimmering waves, full of drama. The color change of the cedar trees is actually a display of survival wisdom. As sunlight decreases and temperatures drop, they recycle chlorophyll, revealing carotenoids and anthocyanins that were originally hidden, creating this unique autumn attire. The color change not only protects the leaves from sun damage and helps them photosynthesize in low temperatures, but also prevents freezing, helping resist the cold, while recycling nutrients to prepare for the next spring. Come to Gucun Park to witness the miracle of the cedar trees’ “face change” firsthand, feel the understated luxury and wisdom, and enjoy a feast for both the eyes and the soul!