Oh no, Jools, you have mistaken this tree for the popular Polopeuscus (Latin), commonly known as the Tree Plop tree indigenous to the Northern Hemisphere, though more widely found in the U.K. north and south of Birmingham. It is part of a genus of 400 varieties.
Mainly found growing beside river walks and paths of forest and woodland areas, their blossom, coming in varying colours, can be viewed all year around and the pungent smell is admired by many a manager at local sewerage plants. The blossom comes in varying shapes and sizes and their covering can take decades to decompose.
It is recommended not to collect any of the said blossom as is known to be toxic to humans and other wild life. Removal is best left to your local Health and Safety officers.
This tree has now been adopted as respect to Apaplop … the goddess of Apathy.
