The change of colour is as a result of green chlorophyll being broken down and stored, thus revealing the other colours. Once this process (and others) is complete, the leaves lay down a 'barrier layer' and drop off, (leaf senesence) hence the leaf scar that is sealed.
It it a whole planned and...
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