March means the return of Spring. Spring has forever been symbolic of life returning to the good earth. It has also been known as a flowering and fragrant season in Zhongshan, the National Forest City.

Galsang flowers racing to bloom at New Phoenix Water Town in Nanlang on March 3.[Photo by Wen Zhicheng]

Tabebuia chrysantha flowers swaying in the wind.[Photo by Miao Xiaojian]

The colorful Bauhinia variegata (orchid tree).[Photo by Miao Xiaojian]

Azaleas at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park are loved by citizens.[Photo by Miao Xiaojian]

In Shachong Village, South District, rhododendron azaleas cascade over the walls and frame the alley.[Photo by Miao Xiaojian]

Ficus virens (white fig) trees transform into a vibrant display with their new leaves taking the place of the old ones within a week.[Photo by Miao Xiaojian]

Ceiba blossom.[Photo by Sun Junjun]

Ancient ceiba trees in Gangbei Village, Shaxi Town are flowering.[Photo by Miao Xiaojian]

Pyrostegia venusta (flamevine) on Lian’an Street in Shiqi District caught the eyes of onlookers.[Photo by Yu Zhaoyu]