The reason why the city flower of Xinxiang is the pomegranate flower is as follows:

Reason 1. The beautiful meaning of the pomegranate flower and pomegranate fruit

The pomegranate flower belongs to the pomegranate family and is deciduous. Shrubs or small trees, including flower pomegranates and fruit pomegranates, are native flowers and trees in Xinxiang City and have local characteristics. Pomegranate is regarded as a mascot in traditional Chinese culture because of its bright color and plump fruits, which symbolizes fertility and descendants.

Reason 2. The cultivation of pomegranates in Xinxiang has a deep historical origin

The history of pomegranate cultivation in China can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. "Henan Tongzhi" records: "In the second century BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Zhang Qian as an envoy to the Western Regions. He brought back pomegranate seeds from Parthia (now Iran) and planted them in Heyin County (now Xingyang Beimang and Guangwu area), also known as An pomegranate.

"Heyin County Chronicle" records: "Beimang pomegranate, with its ancient color, full seeds, sweet taste and no residue, is the best in the world. "Li Dawei, a professor at the Department of Biology at Henan Normal University, verified: The second hometown of pomegranates is Henan.

Since the Tang Dynasty, people in Xinxiang City have planted large areas of pomegranates in the northwest of the county and on the south bank of the Wei River, forming settlements called pomegranates.

Reason 3: Pomegranate has been integrated into the lives of local people

1. Pomegranate garden

Local Xinxiang people have a hobby of planting pomegranate trees. There is also a pomegranate garden in Xinxiang Park. The street name of Pomegranate Garden is still used today. The main ways for Xinxiang citizens to green and beautify their courtyards are: "grape trellises, fish tanks, and pomegranate trees"

2. Xinxiang City. Pomegranate flower themed sculpture in Harmony Park.

Pomegranate can absorb sulfur dioxide and automobile exhaust, reduce smoke and dust, purify the air, protect and beautify the environment, and protect people's health. It is an ideal greening design for urban roads, parks, and squares. An ideal tree species, it is widely used in urban greening construction.

3. Pomegranate on Makino Avenue.

There are more than 60,000 pomegranate trees on the main roads in Xinxiang City, mainly distributed in the city. A large number of fruit pomegranates and flower pomegranates are also planted in Makino Avenue, Labor Street, Renmin East Road, Xinqi Street, Zhongyuan East Road, Rongxiao East Road, Zhanqian Sixth Road, Pingyuan Road, etc.; squares, gardens, unit courtyards, and residential areas are also planted.

To sum up, the pomegranate flower as the city flower of Xinxiang can be said to be "popular"

Extended information:

The Xinxiang Cigarette Factory was produced in the last century. "Liuhua" cigarette labels in the 1980s:

There are many social groups and trademarks in Xinxiang City named after durian flowers, such as: Liuhua brand cigarettes, Liuhua Hotel, Little Pomegranate Art Troupe, Pomegranate supplement, etc.

For more than two thousand years, the land of Muye has cultivated the colorful flower of Chinese pomegranate culture. The implication shows the Xinxiang people’s love and yearning for beautiful and auspicious things, their desire and pursuit of modern cultural life, and also indicates that Xinxiang City’s construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era is prosperous and prosperous

Every May, pomegranate trees bloom in the streets and alleys of the city, making the city colorful. Pomegranates symbolize fertility, health and longevity. Pomegranate seeds are like clenched fists. Hugging each other tightly represents closeness and unity.

President Xi said that the 56 ethnic groups in the country should be as closely united as pomegranate seeds. In the golden autumn, pomegranates are ripe and the pomegranates are like cups. A red lantern hanging on a branch is a beautiful sight in the city.