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Phong ba trees grow along the coastline near Hang pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
Phong ba trees grow along the coastline near Hang pagoda. (Photo: VNA)
The trees thrive on the slopes of Ly Son’s volcanic rock formations. (Photo: VNA)
The trees thrive on the slopes of Ly Son’s volcanic rock formations. (Photo: VNA)
Lush green stretches of Phong ba trees add a poetic and precious touch to the coastline of Ly Son island. (Photo: VNA)
Lush green stretches of Phong ba trees add a poetic and precious touch to the coastline of Ly Son island. (Photo: VNA)
Having weathered countless storm seasons and harsh conditions, the trees continue to stand firm and flourish, living up to their name. (Photo: VNA)
Having weathered countless storm seasons and harsh conditions, the trees continue to stand firm and flourish, living up to their name. (Photo: VNA)
A softwood species with flexible branches and remarkable vitality, the trees symbolize the steadfast spirit of Ly Son’s island residents. (Photo: VNA)
A softwood species with flexible branches and remarkable vitality, the trees symbolize the steadfast spirit of Ly Son’s island residents. (Photo: VNA)
The white blossoms and clusters of fruit of the phong ba tree create a striking contrast against its lush green foliage. (Photo: VNA)
The white blossoms and clusters of fruit of the phong ba tree create a striking contrast against its lush green foliage. (Photo: VNA)
Clusters of fruit hanging from a Phong ba tree (Photo: VNA)
Clusters of fruit hanging from a Phong ba tree (Photo: VNA)
The flowers in full bloom along the beach in front of Hang pagoda on Ly Son island. (Photo: VNA)
The flowers in full bloom along the beach in front of Hang pagoda on Ly Son island. (Photo: VNA)
A row of Phong ba trees planted along the shoreline serves as a natural windbreak in front of Hang pagoda (Photo: VNA)
A row of Phong ba trees planted along the shoreline serves as a natural windbreak in front of Hang pagoda (Photo: VNA)
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Phong Ba blossoms: Symbol of resilience on Ly Son island

Clusters of delicate white blossoms stand out against the dark green foliage of the “phong ba” tree (Heliotropium foertherianum), creating a striking landscape on Ly Son island. The hardy coastal species is widely regarded as a symbol of the resilience and enduring spirit of Vietnam’s island communities.

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