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Dien grapefruit trees can be seen for sale on a number of roads around the southern city, such as Mai Chi Tho, Pham Van Dong, and Thanh Thai.
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Purchasing a tree with a good shape is a traditional way for residents to celebrate Tet.
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The price of a small tree costs between VND30 million and VND40 million each, with larger trees priced as high as VND100 million depending on the number of fruits.
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Local people have been busy decorating and taking care of the ornamental plants in a bid to keep them fresh. According to a local gardener, customers tend to buy the trees after Christmas and sometimes hire gardeners to help maintain them.
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Although the price of the trees is relatively high, they are still popular because of their unique and beautiful shape.
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The owner of a bonsai tree shop in Binh Tan district said that in order to obtain beautiful grapefruit pots, his shop has been forced to purchase them from the north of the country.
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Beautiful grapefruit pots are an essential item for many customers.
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Each piece of fruit is carefully wrapped in paper as a means of stopping them from falling off whilst being transported.
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As the New Year gets closer, the sales of dien grapefruit are set to increase
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Gardeners can often enjoy huge profits from renting and taking care of grapefruit trees.
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