Unique kumquat trees carved from driftwood bring good fortune to gardeners in Tu Lien.

As the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 approaches, Tu Lien kumquat village is bustling with activity; the unique kumquat trees carved from driftwood, priced at tens of millions of dong, are attracting high-end bonsai enthusiasts.

In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse, Tu Lien village (Hong Ha ward, Hanoi ), a famous kumquat tree capital, is bustling with activity, welcoming numerous visitors from all over to visit and shop. Besides the familiar traditional kumquat trees, in recent years, kumquat trees carved from driftwood have become a unique and unusual product, quickly attracting the attention of bonsai enthusiasts with their impressive shapes, profound feng shui significance, and relatively high prices.

According to kumquat garden owners in Tu Lien, driftwood kumquat trees are an elaborate combination of ornamental kumquat trees and carefully selected natural driftwood roots and trunks. These rough, rustic pieces of wood, shaped into dragon-phoenix, waterfall, or horizontal forms, exude an ancient charm and are skillfully combined with the sturdy trunk of a kumquat tree, bearing abundant, round, golden-yellow fruit and glossy green leaves. The contrast between the aged, dry appearance of the driftwood and the vibrant life of the kumquat tree creates a harmonious and highly artistic overall effect.

Speaking to a reporter from the Industry and Trade Newspaper, Ms. Ngo Thu Trang, owner of the Xuan Loc - Tu Lien kumquat garden, said that it takes 5-7 years to complete a kumquat tree made from driftwood. After collection, the driftwood is treated to prevent termites and mold, then shaped to suit the overall design. The process of grafting kumquats onto the wood requires high skill to ensure stable growth, even sprouting of new leaves at the top, and ripe, golden fruit just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year).

"The significance of kumquat trees carved from driftwood lies in the enduring nature of time permeating each grain of wood, combined with the vitality and flourishing growth of the kumquat tree, symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and sustainability," said the owner of the Xuan Loc - Tu Lien kumquat garden.

According to kumquat growers, the meticulous effort, technique, and uniqueness of each piece are the reasons why driftwood kumquat trees are much more expensive than traditional kumquat trees. Trees with beautiful shapes, large wood, and evenly sized fruits are often offered for sale at around 50-60 million VND, or even higher for exceptional pieces.

The market for kumquat trees grown on driftwood is primarily geared towards businesses, hotels, restaurants, or families with spacious homes who appreciate high-end ornamental plants. Although it caters to a niche market, according to kumquat growers in Tu Lien, this product line is contributing to elevating the value of ornamental kumquat trees; opening up new avenues and increasing income for growers every Tet (Lunar New Year) season.

The kumquat village of Tứ Liên becomes more bustling as Tet approaches. Unique kumquat trees carved from driftwood can fetch prices up to tens of millions of dong. Photo: Thái Mạnh

According to the owner of a kumquat garden in Tu Lien, driftwood kumquat trees are a unique combination of ornamental kumquat trees and meticulously shaped driftwood roots and trunks. Photo: Thai Manh

The gnarled, winding wooden blocks, possessing an ancient beauty, are skillfully fitted together with the kumquat tree trunk. Photo: Thai Manh

With only about a month left until the Lunar New Year of the Horse, most gardeners are busy tending to their kumquat trees. Photo: Thai Manh

The dry, aged appearance of the driftwood and the vibrant, golden hue of the kumquat fruit create a beauty that is both powerful and lively. Photo: Thai Manh

Driftwood kumquat trees are a combination of ornamental kumquat trees and the elaborately shaped roots and trunks of driftwood. Photo: Thai Manh

Kumquat growers prune and care for their kumquat trees in preparation for the Lunar New Year. Photo: Thai Manh

Besides the shaped kumquat trees, growers also add statues to make the trees more lively. Photo: Thai Manh

Each kumquat tree in a pot is meticulously shaped by the locals using steel wire. Photo: Thai Manh

Yellow leaves and unsightly fruit are pruned and removed by the grower to make the potted plant look its best. Photo: Thai Manh

Each kumquat tree in a pot is neatly arranged in a straight line, waiting to be delivered to customers. Photo: Thai Manh

Each kumquat is large, round, and plump. Photo: Thai Manh

The Tứ Liên kumquat garden is ready to supply the most beautiful kumquat trees to the market. Photo: Thái Mạnh

Explaining why driftwood kumquat trees are more expensive than traditional ones, the kumquat garden owner said that it takes several years to complete a driftwood kumquat tree. The driftwood is carefully selected, treated to prevent termites, and then shaped to suit the tree's form. Photo: Thai Manh

The significance of kumquat trees carved from driftwood lies in the enduring nature of time, a crystallization and blossoming of life. Photo: Thai Manh

A kumquat tree trunk, grafted onto driftwood, has an antique appearance, imbued with the patina of time. Photo: Thai Manh

Many customers have come to Tu Lien kumquat village to choose the most beautiful kumquat trees to decorate their homes for Tet early. Photo: Thai Manh

Grafting kumquat trees onto driftwood requires advanced techniques to ensure the tree grows evenly and produces beautiful fruit in time for Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). Photo: Thai Manh

The kumquat orchards are beginning to turn yellow, meticulously cared for by the growers, ready to supply the market. Photo: Thai Manh

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