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Also
called “indian bean”or “cigartree” because
of its distinctive, long cigar-like fruit. It is the northernmost
New World example of a tree having a tropical ancestry. Because
its wood, when in contact with the ground, is extremely rot-resistant,
it has become a favorite for railroad ties. This tree can be
found throughout Pittsburgh’s parks.
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| Height: 50’-80’ with
a rounded crown of spreading branches. |
| Leaves: 6”-12” long,
4”-8” wide. Simple, whorled or opposite. Dull medium
green above, paler and covered with soft hairs beneath, turning
blackish in autumn. |
| Habitat: In
moist valleys, near streams; found in open areas such as roadsides
and clearings. |
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