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Reproduction in trees is wildly complicated. Here are two maples, red and sugar, with similar samaras. Red maple drops samaras in spring, seeds have no dormancy and must germinate immediately. Sugar maple drops samaras in autumn, seeds are dormant through winter, and germinate the following spring.
May 7, 2025, 5:24 PM
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