Thousands of Chinese flowering crabapple trees (malus spectabilis) have begun to put forth their blossoms at a plantation base in Wulian county in Rizhao, Shandong province, forming vibrant spring scenery with romantic, pink and white clusters.

The pink and white Chinese crabapple flowers bathe in the bright spring sunshine in Wulian county in Rizhao, Shandong province. [Photo/Iqilu News]

An aerial photo of the blooming Chinese flowering crabapple trees at a plantation base in Wulian county. The base plants more than 40 different varieties of crabapple trees. [Photo/Iqilu News]

Blooming crabapple trees add vigor and charm to the plantation base in Wulian county. [Photo/Iqilu News]

Now it's the best time to appreciate the blooming crabapple trees in Wulian county in Rizhao, Shandong province. [Photo/Iqilu News]