Flowers with pleasant scent : Bunduk dioica

Bunduk, or Gymnocladus, is a striking ornamental tree from the legume family. Gardeners and designers admire it for its unique look and features.

This tall tree can grow up to 30 meters high. It has a narrow, cone-shaped crown that can reach 8 meters wide. The tree's shoots are thick and bluish-gray. The trunk's bark is rough and light gray. This tree grows slowly, adding only about 25-30 cm each year.

Bunduk does not produce edible fruit. However, its flowers have a nice lemon scent. This adds to its appeal.

This tree is native to North America and East Asia. It grows in lowlands and river areas. It's also found in the lower wetlands of the Appalachians.

Bunduk wood is valuable. It's used to make supports for buildings and ships. It also becomes beams, piles, and railroad ties.

Here are some interesting facts about Bunduk:

It is one of the few poisonous trees. Bunduk beans don't ripen in Moscow. This makes it a rare plant there. This tree lives for many years. It can be enjoyed for decades.

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