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Shrub Chapter

Winter jasmine

Plant introduction:
Winter jasmine, also known as golden plum, golden

belt and Jasminum nudiflorum, is a deciduous shrub of
Oleaceae. Since it blooms earlier than most of the spring
flowers, it is called Yingchun in Chinese, which means
“the flower that welcomes spring”. The ancient Chinese

named the winter jasmine and three other flowers, plum
flower, narcissus and camellia, the Four Friends of Snow.
It is one of the rare flowers in China. Winter jasmine is not

only dignified and beautiful in color with an extraordinary
Significance and role:
temperament, but also is known for its high tolerance of
Winter jasmine are planted in different places
the cold regardless of local conditions and with strong
with bright green branches, which can grow
adaptability. So, it has always been favored since ancient
either in strong light or shade. Green branches
time.
whirl in winter and yellow flowers look lovely
in early spring. Winter jasmine is good for
decorating the long winter in northern China and

is planted in various parks and yards.

Quantity and distribution:

BBAC plants more than 800 winter jasmine
trees, mainly in MRA and MFA Plant.

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