Autumn in Xuhui begins with a rain of luanshu flowers. In late September every year, in the streets and alleys of Xuhui, the Luan trees bloom arbitrarily with golden flower crowns on their heads, shining in the sunshine, adding a bit of poetic beauty to the early autumn.
Luanshu, also known as lantern tree, Luanhua, etc., is a plant of the family Sapindaceae, Luanshu, a deciduous tree, the young leaves in spring are mostly red leaves, the yellow flowers are full of trees in summer, the leaves turn yellow in autumn, and the fruit is shaped like a lantern, which is very beautiful. Luan tree has strong adaptability and obvious seasonal phase, which is one of the ideal greening and foliage tree species.
The luan trees on both sides of the road are blooming, the crown is like a cloud, and the clusters of bright yellow and red pink on the treetops have become the most dazzling and vivid colors in autumn, and they are like brocade clouds and colorful glow under the sunshine, bright and dazzling. The breeze blows, and the fine petals pass through the layers of green leaves, quietly scattered, paving a romantic flower path under the tree, dyeing the stone bench and stone steps with a leisurely artistic conception.
Don't complain that there are few flowers in autumn, and autumn flowers are in the branches. The visual feast of the tender yellow and red pink Luan flowers, almost alone in the early autumn color, it is different from the gorgeous fireworks, the bloom is in full swing for a while, and the flowering period often spans the hot late summer to the cool October. As long as you have the heart, you can see them waving to you at each intersection.
In early autumn, Luan trees add a beautiful autumn charm to us, take advantage of the good time, come and experience the autumn colors together!
Text: District Greening and City Appearance Bureau
Editor: Wei Li
Proofreader: Yao Yuan
Reviewer: Wei Li