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Choosing Seedless Red Maples for Iowa Landscapes

Des Moines, IA (zone 5) homeowner wants red maple with: 1) no helicopters, 2) firetruck-red fall color, 3) long color duration. Overwhelmed by varieties (October Glory, Red Sunset, Autumn Blaze, etc.).

Key Distinction

Seedless red maples: Green all season, fall color varies. List here.
Japanese maples: Red/purple foliage year-round (~1000 varieties).

Recommendation

Visit local nursery to see Japanese maples in person—leaf color/form varies hugely. For seedless red maples, nursery can recommend best red-color performers for your area.

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