The flamboyant trees 'ignite' the streets of Hanoi.

TPO - These days, flamboyant trees are "igniting" many streets with their blossoms, interspersed with the purple of crape myrtle, adding vibrant colors to the capital city in the early days of summer.

The flame tree blossoms dye the streets of Hanoi red.

When the cicadas begin their incessant chirping, signaling the arrival of summer, it's also the time when the flamboyant trees bloom brilliantly. Along the To Lich riverside road, starting from Giap Nhat Street, Nguyen Ngoc Vu Street, Nguyen Khang Street... stretching for nearly ten kilometers, the area is dyed a vibrant red by the blossoms of the flamboyant tree.

The flame tree is also known as the western lilac or western butterfly tree. Its flowers are large, with four broad, orange-red petals and a fifth, upright, speckled white petal. Flame trees bloom in clusters, with peak blooms from May to mid-September each year.

The flamboyant blossoms of the flame tree blaze across schoolyards and many streets of the capital, like a "fire" signaling the exam season and the farewell season for students.

The tall flame tree, with its wide canopy, provides shade for many people seeking refuge from the sweltering summer heat.

As Hanoi prepares for intense heatwaves, the flamboyant trees are also blooming in vibrant clusters, showcasing their beauty throughout the capital's streets.

Nguyen Trong Tai

Source: https://tienphong.vn/hoa-phuong-do-thap-lua-pho-phuong-ha-noi-post1635898.tpo