Also called the “Chinese scholartree,” this tree is native to China and Korea where it is often grown around temples. In Pittsburgh, this hardy, slow-growing tree is planted as a shade and street tree. Its flower buds, which do not peak until late summer, produce a yellow dye, and its bark is said to have medicinal properties. The tree itself is medium-sized with an open rounded crown of spreading branches. Visit the National Aviary and see this tree near the entrance.