City tree—Camphor Tree

Hangzhou, elusive rusticity and optimal moisture, is rich of scented camphor trees. At the cusp of spring and summer,thousands of leaf layers fall their shade everywhere, the small flowers split the full branches. Standing under the shade alone, the light breeze delivers the fragrance and gladdens the heart. That harmony, that tranquilness, that warmth and that smooth have sublimated this exquisite, peaceful and gentle old city. The towering ancient camphor trees block the sky with sturdy bough, crown like umbrella. That vitality, that intensity, that fearlessness and that share thrive have revealed innovation vigor with openness and endless striving of this old city.