VOV.VN - As the warm spring sunshine brightens the streets of the capital, it also heralds the arrival of fresh Hoa Gao, or red silk cotton trees (Bombax ceiba), which bloom brilliantly across Hanoi.
March is the prime time when Hoa Gao can be seen in full bloom. As all of the old leaves fall down, the tree is left with only flowers. The trees now appear like a burning torch with hundreds of red fires.
Some recommended places to admire Hoa Gao in Hanoi are Trang Tien, Tran Khanh Du, and Bac Son streets.
The blossoms have five big petals and bloom in March and April when it gets warmer with drizzly conditions.
The flowers stay beautiful for a few weeks before falling when summer finally comes. Then the young buds of leaves appear on bare branches.
They feature five big petals in a bright red colour that appears like a small fame.
The capital boasts a new coat in March with bombax ceiba trees.
The trees are planted around the Park City urban area in Ha Dong district of Hanoi.
The old tree inside the National Museum of History is thought to be around 100 years old and is considered to be the largest of its kind in the capital city.
The blossoms remain on the branches for a few weeks before falling off, making way for new leaves to emerge.
Each season of Hanoi has its own charm due to the trees that are planted around the city.
It’s said that when flowers begin to fall, it’s time to put away the warm blankets.
When the warm spring sunshine begins to light the streets, that is also the time when fresh flowers bloom brilliantly in all parts of Hanoi.
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