Question

Why do the trees of deciduous forest shed their leaves for about 6 to 8 weeks during March and April?

Answer 1

Trees in tropical deciduous woods shed their leaves for six to eight weeks in March and April to preserve water and survive the harsh dry season. These months are the climax of the dry spring and summer season, when rainfall is rare and soil moisture levels plummet substantially. When trees drop their leaves, they fully halt the process of transpiration, which is the evaporation of water through small pores on leaf surfaces. This essential adaptation helps the trees to conserve their little internal moisture while surviving the severe heat and drought conditions until the monsoon rains come.