Pink Peach Blossoms and Green Willows Herald the Arrival of Spring in Jiangnan

Gusu Flower Viewing | Peach Blossoms | Ou Garden The small river in front of Ou Garden is only about a meter wide. With no railings, the water flows quietly, reflecting the scenery on both sides. On one side is a mottled old wall, the bricks bearing the marks of time; on the other, newly planted willow and peach trees stand alternately, swaying gently in the spring breeze. The willow branches have just sprouted tender buds, and the slender branches droop towards the water, swaying in the wind. The peach blossoms are in full bloom, their horizontal and slanted branches reaching towards the center of the river, dotted with red stamens. From a distance, some people mistake them for cherry blossoms. But they are not. Although these peach blossoms are not as elegant as cherry blossoms, they have a gentle and graceful beauty of their own. The petals are not as thin as cherry blossoms, but layered, revealing a touch of charm. The river is not deep, the willows are not thick, and the peach trees have not yet formed shade, but it is this just-right simplicity that outlines the charm of spring in Jiangnan.