Enkianthus quinqueflorus is a species quite common in shrublands within Hong Kong. The species bloom in spring with beautiful pinkish flowers. E. quinqueflorus is semi-deciduous with most of the leaves gone by winter. Usually, new leaves comes out when the plant blooms and most of the old leaves are gone by then. However, affected by global warming, it is expected that more and more old leaves will endure the winter and remain on the plant while it blooms. The following pictures were taken on Lantau Island in late Jan showing flower development.
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| E. quinqueflorus in Jan, some old leaves still remain (green ones) |
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