The autumn afternoon sun is exceptionally warm, and under its glow, the crabapple trees in Sanxing Town have blossomed with pink flowers and borne bright red fruits. The heavy fruits bend the branches low.

In early autumn, strolling through the streets of Sanxing Town, you are greeted by the sight of abundant red and green crabapple fruits. The viewing season for these fruits lasts from early October to the end of November. Known as the "national beauty," crabapples have a long cultivation history in China. People have traditionally enjoyed planting and admiring crabapples for their aesthetic value in leaves, flowers, fruits, and branches. In spring, people admire the flowers; in autumn, they enjoy the fruits. Crabapples also symbolize good fortune and blessings. They have appeared in ancient poetry, such as in Song Dynasty poet Li Qingzhao's poem "Like a Dream": "Last night the rain was sparse and the wind fierce, deep sleep failed to dispel the lingering wine. I ask the one rolling up the blinds, who replies that the crabapples are still the same. Do you know? Do you know? It should be that the green is lush and the red is lean."

Sanxing Town, also known as the "Crabapple Town," has planted 5,500 mu of crabapple trees. Building on the existing planting foundation, the town has expanded its crabapple cultivation area, featuring over 60 varieties. Every year from late April to early May, the town's crabapples bloom, creating a scene described as "the fragrance of crabapples fills the city." "Every spring, the crabapple flowers bloom in succession, accompanied by a faint fragrance," said Ms. Zhang, a local resident. "As the temperature drops and the flowers wither, red crabapple fruits fill the branches, offering beautiful scenery year-round."

In recent years, Sanxing Town has revitalized rural resources by planting crabapples and developing the crabapple industry. This has supported rural revitalization through leisure agriculture, ecological tourism, health and wellness tourism, and educational research centered around "one flower," "one grass," and "one lake."

Regarding the question of whether roadside crabapples can be eaten, a relevant official stated that while they are edible, it is generally not recommended. The crabapple trees in parks or along roadsides are primarily for ornamental purposes, and the fruits do not taste very good. Additionally, wild crabapple fruits serve as food for birds in autumn and winter. Residents are advised not to pick and eat them, allowing the red fruits to adorn the autumn landscape.