In 1986, the deliberation of Shanghai city flower was approved by the Shanghai municipal people's congress. If you travel to Shanghai in the early spring, you will find the streets are full of large magnolia. The color is white, large, aromatic, leaves open, flowering is about 10 days. This flower has 2,500 years of its history but rarely seen in the garden. They can also prevent air pollution. Magnolia in Shanghai, generally bloom too early. On the eve of the Tomb-sweeping Day, they are in full bloom. We can see rows of large magnolia, large white flowers on the street and road lanes, fully blooming everywhere as we can hear the breath of life. The reason why they were chosen the magnolia as city flower of Shanghai is that this is a symbol of pioneer and striving with all its energy for constant improvement. It embodies a pioneer spirit, boldly looking forward, and pushing ahead without looking back.
