City tree Banyan

Banyan (Ficus microcarpa) is the city tree of Wenzhou which has a long history of growth. The tree has a magnificent appearance, lush and evergreen. In February 1985, it was voted for the city tree by Wenzhou citizens. On July 10, 1985, it was decided in the 14th session of the 6th Standing Committee of the Wenzhou Municipal People’s Congress that: Banyan and Camellia are nominated as the city tree and flower which reflect the natural landscape of the city and vibrant spirit of the people and help to inspire the people’s patriotic feelings.

City flower Camellia

Camellia is the city flower of Wenzhou. With a warm-humid climate, Wenzhou is the main origin of camellias in China, and it has about 200 types of camellias. Wenzhou has a long history in artificial cultivation of various camellias, which is very common to be see in parks, scenic spots, and local people’s houses. There is a camellia tree named Jinxin Camellia in the famous provincial scenic spot, Xianyan Daluo Mountain, has had an age of over 1,200 years so far. In September 1984, the Wenzhou government carried out a candidate selection for its city flower. In the next February, a vote for the city flower was launched through the news media. And in July of the same year, Camellias was named as the city flower of Wenzhou in the 14th session of the 6th Standing Committee of the Wenzhou Municipal People’s Congress.