Q: What are those trees on the West side of the building that have just recently bloomed ?

There are five Japanese Pagoda Trees, also known as Chinese Scholar trees on the west side of the building by the Lyle patio and outside of the Fitness Center windows. These trees bloom midsummer well after most other trees have bloomed and shed their petals, with clusters of creamy-white pea-like flowers. These trees grow well in urban areas as they need far less room for their roots to grow than other native North American trees, making them a good candidate for landscaping close to buildings. I think they are attractive trees, even though I keep finding that I am tracking in their flowers, that I would describe as a light green color.

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