They tolerate pollution, clay soil and drought. That is, late capitalism in NYC. By counter-smelling, so to speak. Another sly Pynchon trick. https://www.wesa.fm/post/whats-smell-beautiful-tree-thats-causing-quite-stink?fbclid=IwAR02uwB-vzQ_bblKryOz6cZqlZIToxqMoK5YT6nTszI9_e-Zb_5hy9TkuoE