I think the cities plant them as they grow quickly and dont require much maintenance, generally dont cause root issues. They are EVERYWHERE in my hometown of Fresno, CA and they are known as the "jizz trees." They stink and announce the arrival of allergy season. The worst.
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I think the cities plant them as they grow quickly and dont require much maintenance, generally dont cause root issues. They are EVERYWHERE in my hometown of Fresno, CA and they are known as the "jizz trees." They stink and announce the arrival of allergy season. The worst.