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Choose a Page:How does a plant complete its life...*Why do trees shed their leaves?*How do plants spread their seeds?Why does a fruit taste sweet?Which plants can eat insects?How do daffodils survive the winter?How can you tell a tree's age?Are all plants green?How does a stinging nettle sting?Can plants feel?Why are trees tall?What happens inside a leaf? Why do trees shed their leaves? Trees lose a lot of water, by evaporation, from their leaves. In cold weather it is difficult for a tree to suck up any new water, because most of the water in the soil is frozen. So the tree must shed its leaves before winter arrives to prevent water loss.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Nature Chapter: How Plants Live