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Mar 08, 2018 / 20:25

Explore the stunning beauty of Sua flowers in Hanoi

Hanoi streets covered by the stunning beauty white of Sua flower (Dalbergia Tonkinensis flower) are seen as the sign April is coming.
Every Hanoians remembers 12 flower seasons of the city. Each season has its typical flower with unique beauty. Now is March with a bit cold weather of Spring along with drizzle. It’s time of white Sua flower in Hanoi. With a photography lovers, it’s hard to ignore that stunning of Sua flower.
The Sua trees have been listed as an endangered flora species in Vietnam, and it also figures in the international red list. Wood of the tree fetches around US$100 per kilogram.
Sua flower petal is tiny. Hanoi streets decorated with ilk flower become much more romantic. One more thing about Sưa flowers are that it quickly bloom but easily fade. Just after a rainfall, Hanoi streets may totally be covered with white colour.
Sua flowers are a classic theme, written and sung about in poetry and song, and to enjoy the city streets lined with the Sưa flower in full bloom is truly a delight, creating the perfect setting for those who love photography.
Coming to streets like Phan Dinh Phung, Hoang Hoa Tham, Hung Vuong or Phan Chu Trinh street in Hanoi early in the morning, especially after a night rain, you may find blossoming Sua flowers. And Sua flowers with special fragrance remain an iconic symbol of the city. Those who love Hanoi all wish to stop and view the flowers or take some pictures. When the prime time comes, Sua flowers will whiten Hanoi’s skies.

 
Sua flowers are blossoming on many roads in the capital city.
Sua flowers are blossoming on many roads in the capital city.
Sua trees (Dalbergia tonkinensis prain) often blossom in March.
Sua flowers (Dalbergia tonkinensis prain) often blossom in March.
A lot of Sua trees are planted in the Hanoi Botanical Garden.
A lot of Sua trees are planted in the Hanoi Botanical Garden.
The Sua trees have been listed as an endangered flora species in Vietnam, and it also figures in the international red list.
The Sua trees have been listed as an endangered flora species in Vietnam, and it also figures in the international red list.
Hanoi has numbered the Sua trees for protection.
Hanoi has numbered the Sua trees for protection.
When Spring comes, Hanoi’s streets are adorned with pure while petals that few cities are endowed with.
When Spring comes, Hanoi’s streets are adorned with pure while petals that few cities are endowed with.
Sua flowers are tiny and as white as snow. Their thin petals are easily swept away to create a white carpet on the ground.
Sua flowers are tiny and as white as snow. Their thin petals are easily swept away to create a white carpet on the ground.
Coming to streets like Phan Dinh Phung, Hoang Hoa Tham, Hung Vuong or Phan Chu Trinh street in Hanoi early in the morning, especially after a night rain, you may find blossoming Sua flowers.
Coming to streets like Phan Dinh Phung, Hoang Hoa Tham, Hung Vuong or Phan Chu Trinh street in Hanoi early in the morning, especially after a night rain, you may find blossoming Sua flowers.
Sua flowers with special fragrance remain an iconic symbol of the city.
Sua flowers with special fragrance remain an iconic symbol of the city.
Those who love Hanoi all wish to stop and view the flowers or take some pictures.
Those who love Hanoi all wish to stop and view the flowers or take some pictures.
When the prime time comes, Sua flowers will whiten Hanoi’s skies.
When the prime time comes, Sua flowers will whiten Hanoi’s skies.

 
Ho Ha - Mai Nguyen