The 'royal' ancient dig of the Northwest brought to Hanoi costs hundreds of millions of dong

TPO - Numerous dwarf peach trees with gnarled, thorny trunks and densely blooming buds, aged 40-50 years, have appeared on Lac Long Quan Street ( Hanoi ), attracting the attention of many Hanoi residents.

Many dwarf peach trees from the northwestern provinces are sold on the sidewalks of the capital in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year).

According to traders, ancient dwarf peach trees originate from the mountainous district of Moc Chau (Son La province) and the town of Sa Pa ( Lao Cai province).

The dwarf peach tree is a "fussy" plant that prefers cold weather, so it is widely grown in the mountainous provinces of Northwest Vietnam. Traders say that because the climate in Northwest Vietnam is generally cooler, caring for this type of peach tree is less strenuous.

Unlike the common peach blossom or the pink peach blossom, the ancient dwarf peach tree has a short stature, about 1 meter tall, with large, long leaves. From the base to the branches, it is covered with swollen, bumpy knots and nodules, creating the characteristic ancient appearance of this type of tree.

As Tet (Vietnamese New Year) approaches, the flowers bloom even more profusely, displaying their vibrant colors.

This type of peach tree is quite exclusive. The customers who rent or buy these trees are usually genuine peach tree enthusiasts, knowledgeable about the Thất Thốn peach variety, or wealthy individuals willing to pay a large sum of money to own one.

According to Mr. Hieu (a trader selling dwarf peach blossom trees), the dwarf peach blossom trees displayed along Lac Long Quan street usually have an average price of 15-70 million VND. However, for trees that are 40-50 years old, the price can range from 100-250 million VND depending on the shape.

Mr. Hieu also said that the dwarf peach trees from Northwest Vietnam differ from those grown in Nhat Tan in their care process. While the Nhat Tan dwarf peach trees are kept in air-conditioned rooms to maintain a suitable temperature, the dwarf peach trees from Northwest Vietnam are cared for in a completely natural environment with the favors of "Mother Nature".

The price of dwarf peach blossom trees originating from Northwest Vietnam is usually slightly higher than that of dwarf peach blossom trees grown in air-conditioned environments. And generally, most people prefer to rent rather than buy the whole tree.

Observations at orchards in Nhat Tan show that, to ensure the peach blossoms bloom in time for Tet (Lunar New Year), growers keep the flowers in air-conditioned rooms and meticulously monitor the temperature.

According to peach tree growers, the seven-inch peach blossom – or the royal peach blossom – was a type of peach blossom that in the past only the wealthy and royalty could admire because it was very precious, rare, and unique.

Lam Thuy Duong - Tienphong.vn

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