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flag Maple trees in Illinois and Iowa are producing a record number of seeds due to ideal growing conditions, debunking winter prediction myths.

flag Maple trees in Illinois and Iowa are producing an unusually high number of winged seeds, known as helicopters or samaras, due to ideal growing conditions. flag This abundance, referred to as a "mast year," is a natural response to sufficient sunlight, water, and nutrients, not a predictor of harsh winters. flag Despite popular belief, trees react to current conditions rather than forecast future weather.

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