The City Tree
The camphor tree was chosen from 7 other types of tree as
 the City's tree in August 1972 based on the results of a vote
 by the people of the city. It waschosen for the following reasons:
  -it was the most popular choice in the poll.
  -it is evergreen and grows quickly.
  -it is well adjusted to the climate of Nagoya.
  -it grows near the T.V. tower, Atsuta Shrine, Nagoya Castle and
       other famous locations in the city and is therefore familiar
       to the people of the city .
  -it is suited to the landscape of the city and will be useful
       in promoting the "greenification" of the city .