Golden shower flowers add vibrancy to Hanoi streets

Flowers are like mirrors to the seasons in Hanoi, reflecting the passage of time, with the red of flamboyant trees and the purple of crape myrtle, together with Golden shower flowers dressing up the streets with their brilliant yellow in summer.

The yellow blossoms of the golden shower trees are in full bloom, making the scene around West Lake vibrant and romantic. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

The yellow of the golden shower tree interspersed with the purple of the crape myrtle makes the scenery even more romantic. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

Cyclists and pedestrians can appreciate the beauty of the golden shower tree flowers as they follow paths around the lake. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

Golden shower trees have the Vietnamese name “Muong Hoang Yen” and are also called Cassia fistula or lantern flower, water scorpion, Osaka trees, and yellow scorpion, among others. (Photo: Vietnamplus)

In the flowering season of golden shower flowers, which usually falls in late May and early June, Hanoi is almost blanketed in an iridescent, glittering, and brilliant yellow color. (Photo: Vietnamplus)