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Far from it’s native range in East Asia, this specimen lives in St. Louis, Missouri. It receives excellent care from the staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden. While considered invasive in much of this continent, I can’t help but admire the inviting shape of the branches. (Mind the “no climbing or sitting” signs)
Where would you go on a date with your sweetheart? How about a stroll around a public garden? Conversation as you walk. Interesting things to see — plants and fellow visitors. I like to imagine Janet & Rich, the main characters of Comfort Zone, a later-in-life romance, pausing to admire this tree and others. Follow the link for more book information. https://amzn.to/2ZvL0Av
Published on October 28, 2025 06:00