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"Brought here from South America, the Jacaranda tree adds undeniable beauty to Los Angeles streets, lining residential areas with a familiar pop of purple. Wick argues that they are an elemental piece of the LA landscape, jacaranda season providing a beautiful reminder of the passage of time. Arellano rebuts that they are a nightmare to park under, live near, or even be around. Their utility is grossly lacking, and he argues they are overrated. Although Wick and Arellano hold opposing viewpoints, they both acknowledge that they are a part of a decades-old debate surrounding this controversial tree.

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