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Why do these trees look orange? These trees are in the forest in Mexico where the monarch butterflies spend the winter. They are a type evergreen fir tree called oyamel (pronounced "oy-a-mel"). Why do you think the trees look orange? Think....then link >> Photo: © Dr. Lincoln Brower This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2009 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.