In pics: Camellia trees start to flower

A view of camellia blossoms on Dafandi Mountain, Yuelong sub-district, Ninghai county, Ningbo. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

Camellia trees spanning an area of about 1,000 mu (66 hectares) on Dafandi Mountain in Ningbo, have recently started to flower.

The planting of camellia trees, a kind of oil crop with high economic value, is a pillar industry in the Yuelong sub-district of Ninghai county.

The tree's seeds can be processed into high-quality edible oil, and high-grade skin care cosmetics.

In addition, tea seed cakes can be processed into organic fertilizer, biological pesticides and polishing powder for machine tools, while shells can be extracted theophylline and baking glue. Roots can also be used as bonsai carving materials.

A view of camellia blossoms on Dafandi Mountain, Yuelong sub-district, Ninghai county, Ningbo. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

A close at camellia blossoms on Dafandi Mountain, Yuelong sub-district, Ninghai county, Ningbo. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]