Over 500-year-old Yulan magnolia is seen in full bloom at Faxi Temple, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. /CFP

The tree is 12 meters tall with an average crown width of 7.5 meters. /CFP

It is said that the tree was planted during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). /CFP

A local senior botanical expert said that there is a 2,500-year history of the Chinese growing Yulan magnolia, which was often seen in temples and royal gardens in ancient times. /CFP