Why This Boise Tree Stinks Up The City Like a Teenager’s Bedroom

There's no denying that the second the sun even shows itself a little bit in the Treasure Valley--everything just kind of 'changes'. After a long Boise winter--snow or no snow--a little sun and a little warmth go a long way.

Residents are often eager to 'get back out' and sit on a patio, walk the dog, and throw on some shorts. Not to mention how quickly local concerts and festivals return to take over the social scene in town.

With this time of the year comes the changing of seasons-- allergies, anyone?

One of the most controversial changes? It has to do with a particular tree that just so happens to be all over the Treasure Valley.

Why? Who knows. Because these things STINK and it's an annual 'thing' to hear everyone complain about it.

Disclaimer: some folks have some NSFW / Rated R opinions on what they smell like-- proceed with caution! 

Apparently--the internet has some very, very strong opinions on what these trees smell like...

You've got to tell us--do you agree with any of the above?

One user writes:

The place I work at has about 50 of those damn trees around the parking lot. I can barely stand to walk outside if the wind is blowing just the right way.

It seems like the jury all across the web has come to a unanimous decision that these things just STINK!