Wonder trees - park in front of NPC

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A broad-leaved, deciduous tree with slow growth. It reaches a height of 20-30 m. It is included in the list of medicinal plants according to the Medicinal Plants Act. Its wood is used to make acoustic guitars and violins.

type: Hestil (Milk sycamore)
genus: Acer

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Broad-leaved and deciduous tree, reaching 5-10 m in height. It is also named whistle due to its branches that have a soft core and after removing it they become whistles. It is included in the list of medicinal plants as per to the Medicinal Plants Act.

type: Black Elderberry
genus: Sambucus

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Deciduous plant with an interesting year-round color of the leaves from ruby red to dark purple. It reaches a height of 6-8 m. March - April blooms with beautiful pale pink flowers.

type: Red-leaved wild plum
genus: Prunis

The park in front of the National Palace of Culture is a favorite place not only for Sofia residents but also for a bunch of decorative forms of trees and bushes with dark red (almost black) leaves. How many of them will you be able to find?

geo location 42.68713, 23.320601
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