In 1746, noted horticulturist John Bartram introduced this tree to the U.S. from southeastern Europe. It rapidly gained in popularity and is a favorite ornamental and shade tree today. This tree was widely planted on this city’s streets and parks during the early part of the 20th century. Many can still be seen along the streets in the city’s North Point Breeze neighborhood. It has an elliptical rounded crown of upright, stout branches and coarse foliage. Its shiny brown fruit has been used as “ammunition” by small boys and as a source for necklaces and bracelets.