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Why Are There So Many ‘Helicopter Seeds' On The Ground This Season?

You might call them whirligigs or helicopter seeds. They've been flying off our silver maple trees this spring.

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June 4, 2021

You might call them whirligigs or helicopter seeds. They’ve been flying off our silver maple trees this spring.

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Some WCCO viewers say there seem to be more than ever before. Ron from Lino Lakes, Nate from St. Paul and Joanne from Bloomington all asked: Why so many seeds?

Whatever you call them, some WCCO-TV viewers have reached out asking why so many are coming down this year. Good Question.

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