Nearly a thousand trees were wrapped in with cloth over the past few days in an effort to prevent them from being damaged by the cold in Xianyang City in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. /CFP Photo

When seen from a distance, the trees look like lollipops and puppets. /CFP Photo

According to reports, the newly planted trees osmanthus and magnolia trees, which roots have not fully developed. /CFP Photo

However, Internet users have wondered if it is a waste of public money to grow plants that are not compatible with the local climate. /CFP Photo