Ancient tree in full bloom at sage’s family mansion
By Zhao Rruixue in Jinan |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2022-04-15 17:13
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A Chionanthus tree is in full bloom with delicate, white and fragrant flowers at the Family Mansion of Mencius — or Meng Zi (372-289 BC) — in Zoucheng, a county-level city of Jining, Shandong province.
The tree, commonly known as a fringe tree has been standing at the sage's family mansion for more than 300 years, according to local historical records.
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