Laurels are evergreen bushes with luxuriant leaves. It blossoms in middle autumn with a fragrance. It is a kind of bush suitable for institutions, schools and residences. Laurels are resistant to poisonous gas. Laurels grow well in the warm environment and under the sunshine Laurels can grow on many kinds of soils. The residents in Weihai have a long history of planting laurels and laurels are a favorite among the local people In May 1993, the Standing Committee of Weihai People's Congress determined the laurel as the city flower.