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While in northern China the first snow is falling, SCNU in southern China is greeted by the blossom of the Floss Silk tree (C. speciosa). Blossoming at its peak from November to December, those splendid flowers are brightening up the campus with vivid colors.
SCNU was the first to plant Ceiba speciosa in south China in 1985. With a history of more than thirty years, the Floss Silk trees at SCNU have witnessed the growth of people here from generation to generation. According to a rough estimate, there are more than 550 Floss Silk trees at SCNU, of which about 200 on the Shipai campus, 160 on the University Town campus, and 200 on the Nanhai campus.
Seldom seen white-flowering Ceiba speciosa creates a charming scenery in the corner of the Shipai campus known as "Biotic Garden".
On Public Square on the Shipai campus, trees are sprouting in vivid light pink around the statue of Tao Xingzhi, November 2021.
Fragrant bright pink flowers attract bees to gather nectar.
The fascinating flowers attract a student.
A child is dancing happily against the backdrop of colourful Silk Floss trees.
The white Lover’s Bridge on Shipai Campus matches perfectly with the seductive flowers in shades of pink.
A student rides under tender pink blossoms in the morning.
Flowers strikingly standing out against the blue sky on the University Town campus.
Birds’ twitter among the flowers decorating a winter’s day on the University Town campus, 19 November 2021.
The Library as well as the Liberal Arts Building on the University Town campus are surrounded with beauty and bright colour.
Clusters of blooming flowers beside the Science building on the University Town campus.
Ceiba speciosa blossoms can be seen at the school front gate of the Nanhai campus, welcoming students with an eye-catching view.
The stunning pink flowers bloom brilliantly around the student dorms on the Nanhai campus, 25 November 2021.
Ceiba speciosa awaits you at SCNU!
Source from the SCNU News Center
Translated by Li Yusang, Liu Yalin, Zou Shan
Proofread by Edwin Baak
Edited by Li Jianru
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