If you want to plant ornamental tree in your gardens and even on the streets of your tropical region, then you may try the autograph tree. Autograph tree? Oh yeah. A.k.a. Scotch Attorney, Pitch Apple, Balsam, this small sized, spreading ornamental tree related to the mangosteen is usually grown for its attractive dark-green foliage and its adaptability; it is not too particular of soil conditions and grow in both arid and wet climates. They also tolerate salty conditions. It grows in full sun or part shade. Trees flower during summer, producing pretty white flowers followed by woody fruit.. People often carve names into the leaves which remain until the leaf is shed. So if you want a flying autograph, scribe your name on the leaf of that tree.