Published: 15:06, October 23, 2026
Guangzhou’s ‘king of silk floss trees’ blooms in pink
By Wang Zhan
The enormous silk floss tree in Luhu Park in Guangzhou, Guandong province, is in full bloom on Oct 22, 2026. (PARKER ZHENG/CHINA DAILY)

GUANGZHOU — The enormous silk floss tree in Jufang Garden (聚芳园) at Guangzhou’s Luhu Park (麓湖公园) is in full bloom, blanketing the season in pink.

Dubbed Guangzhou’s “king of silk floss trees,” the tree is more than 30 years old. Its crown spreads 21 meters across, and its trunk measures 133 centimeters in diameter.

Its blossom-laden canopy floats overhead like a pink cloud against the blue sky, drawing photo enthusiasts and weekend visitors alike.

China Daily photographer Parker Zheng captures its beauty.

How to get there by metro?

The closest metro exit to the park is C1 at Yuntai Garden station (云台花园站) on Guangzhou Metro Line 11.