>>2366065And this here is an old box elder growing down that hill and a way's over in boggy land near a stream. This particular one is among my favorites because it's age and the droopyness of many branches makes it a boon in mushroom season. One year I collected over 15 pounds of oysters from this tree alone.
But to the point, you can see how weak the wood is and how easily it breaks under the weight of it's own growth. A wonderful tree in it's wild habitat, but not one well suited to urban planting. To revitalize urban areas picking the right trees to grow is just as important as the decision to plant more trees and other plants, the answer to which should always be yes.
If OP is still around I'm very curious to hear what he's decided on, if he has yet.
