Stunning beauty of 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree in Hanoi

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The 30-metre-high tree is noted for its large, thick foliage which brings cool air to villagers.
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The flowers consist of white and yellow petals and are widely known by their Vietnamese names as Bach Hoa and Man Man.
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The tree can be seen in full bloom between March and April each year.
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This species is often planted in Quang Nam, Ninh Thuan, and Thua Thien-Hue provinces, but is rarely seen in Hanoi. These flowers are most commonly found in Ha Dong and Dong Da districts of the capital.
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The tree’s charming beauty creates a peaceful state of mind for onlookers to enjoy.

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Visitors are able to enjoy the pleasant aroma coming from the flowers. Indeed, when they start to bloom, the pistils appear similar to noodles.
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Locals snap photos of the magnificent flower as it enters the rare blossoming period.

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