The 300-year-old bun tree blooms in early April, releasing a mildly sweet fragrance that adds to Hanoi's romantic charm.
Bun tree, also known as Bach hoa or Capparaceae, blooms only once a year.
The tree is planted in front of the Cultural House of Dinh Thon Village, My Dinh Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, the oldest in the capital. Photos: Duy Khanh, Dieu Linh/The Hanoi Times |
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The brilliant flowers are pure white at first, then turn bright yellow when they are in full bloom. |
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The flowers grow in clusters. The ones in the middle of the cluster are white, while the outer flowers are yellow. |
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Each flower carries 13 to 18 stamens, each with about 10 centimeters long. |
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The distinctive and unique flowers are short-lived, lasting just one month. |
The tree, which has a large old trunk and two broad canopies, is better known to people for its strikingly beautiful flowers. |
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The fragrance of the flowers is most intense at night and early in the morning. |
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Both professional and amateur photographers are drawn to the exceptional beauty of the tree in its bloom. |
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