Filicium decipiens - Fern-leaf tree

The plant
The fern-leaf tree is commonly known as so for its fern-like symmetrical leaves/leaflets. It is welcomed as a shade-provider for its dense crown.

The picture was taken on one of the evenings when everything is tinged with the orange like that of a 40-watt, warm light-bulb that you're guilty of not being eco-friendly enough.

I like how a yellow-green hue of the leaves were brought out. This colour is under-observed and not often appreciated - because it is usually too hot to think of anything when the sunlight is shining so orangely.

The personal-take
When I first noticed the tree, I didn't like it very much for being too bushy on a too-thin, flimsy trunk - it gave me the impression that it was too eager.

This tree was on the hot-planting-list about 2 years ago, I think, as I thought I saw it being planted rather commonly.

Nowadays, I appreciate its symmetry - that the crown is very naturally round (requiring little trimming), and the colour is very even because the leaves are so dense... but still wonder if it's too bushy to deserve its popularity. Perhaps I'm just not very used to bushy trees yet.

Of course, the "fern-leaf" reminds me of the milk powder/formula brand - totally unrelated.