(chinanews.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-06-10 10:33

A well-known Chinese saying for what seems impossible is: "Sago palm in blossom, and the dumb speaks."

Six years ago, several sago palms, also known as "iron trees," were transplanted to Donghu Garden, a residential estate in Huizhou, Guangdong province. Five of the palms recently blossomed with bright yellow fragrant flowers, giving local residents a pleasant surprise.

Local gardeners attribute the unexpected blooms to this year's unusually warm and rainy climate in southern China.