Since ancient times, many countries have regarded their famous flowers (trees) as national symbols, which have profound meanings. This kind of flower (tree) is called "national flower (tree)". Now many cities have also identified flowers (trees) that can represent their own image and spirit. However, we in Jiaozuo have made slow progress in determining the "city flower" and "city tree". Now, let me talk about the "city tree" and "city flower" in my mind.

Chrysanthemum is the best city flower in my mind. Chrysanthemum has high ornamental value. Whenever autumn scenery is depressed and a hundred flowers blossom, only chrysanthemums are colorful and won people's appreciation. Chrysanthemum, as the flower of Ao Shuang, has always been favored by poets. The ancients especially liked to name it after chrysanthemum, in order to compare its noble sentiment and unyielding loyalty. It is also a commonly used Chinese medicine, which was called "life-prolonging guest" by the ancients. Chinese medicine believes that chrysanthemum is sweet, bitter and slightly cold, and has the effect of clearing away heat and improving eyesight. There are many kinds of it, the most famous of which are Huai Opera, Hangzhou Opera, Bo Opera and Chu Opera. And our Jiaozuo, formerly known as Huaiqingfu, is an important producing area of "Huaijuhua", one of the four famous Huai medicines in China. So chrysanthemum is the most suitable city flower in Jiaozuo.

What about the "city tree"? Of course, it must be pine trees! Because it can tolerate poor soil, it can also cut turpentine from the trunk. Pine bark can be mixed with other raw materials and pressed into hard fiberboard after being crushed! Pine trees have important ornamental value because of their majestic posture. Its branches are both rigid and flexible, while its leaves give people a clear feeling. It is the auspicious tree in our nation's mind and a symbol of evergreen. If you become a "city tree", it can be regarded as the good wish of every citizen in Jiaozuo!

Although chrysanthemums and pine trees are very common plants, they are easy to survive. Just like the common people, the construction of the country can not be separated from the common people, and the prosperity of the country can not be separated from the common people, which shows its differences. China is the country of the people, and Jiaozuo is also the Jiaozuo of the people. "City Tree" and "City Flower" are just evergreen trees and delicate flowers. However, it represents the connotation and spirit of the city, and also contains the general public's longing and expectation for the future of Jiaozuo. So I strongly recommend that our city flower market trees are chrysanthemums and pine trees.