CLEAN : Pretorias Jacaranda tree

The video explains why Pretoria is called the Jacaranda City, despite jacarandas not being native to South Africa. These trees were imported from Brazil over 120 years ago during the gold rush. While they are a significant part of Pretoria's identity, they have caused environmental issues, leading the government to classify them as alien invasive plants and ban their replanting. However, exemptions allow new jacarandas in certain city areas. The ban affects woodworkers who prefer jacaranda wood. Despite the challenges, jacarandas will continue to bloom in Pretoria.

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