Cherry blossoms warm up Da Lat’s winter

Da Lat resort city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is now decorated with the soft pink colour of cherry blossoms.
Cherry blossoms warm up Da Lat’s winter ảnh 1The mai anh dao cherry blossoms are in full bloom. (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA
) – Da Lat resort city in the Central Highlands provinceof Lam Dong is now decorated with the soft pink colour of cherry blossoms.

The mai anh dao (Prunus Cesacoides) cherry blossoms are in full bloom alongstreets across the city.

The wild Himalayan cherry trees have flowers with a single layer of fivepetals.

Researcher Nguyen Huu Tranh from the Lam Dong provincial Science and TechnologyDepartment said mai anh dao is popular in Southeast Asia and found at analtitude of more than 1,000m. The trees can be seen on Himalayan ranges innorthern India, southern China, Myanmar and northern Thailand.

According to some researchers, the trees are native to Da Lat, but others saythey were imported from elsewhere.

In October, the tree’s leaves turn yellow and fall, leaving bare branchesduring the winter. When spring arrives, the trees awaken and flower from rootto top. The flowers last for half a month.

Mai anh dao is the pride of locals, and leave a lasting impression on visitors.

Tran Hung Dao street, Xuan Huong Lake, Tuyen Lam Lake and Da Quy boast the mosttrees. On hills in Lac Duong town, there are many old trees that still offerthe wild beauty of mai anh dao./.
VNA

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