People in many central provinces (Quang Nam, Ninh Thuan, Thua Thien – Hue…) are no stranger to this tree, but this is not the case with Hanoians, as spider trees are rarely planted in the North. Every April when its flower starts to bloom is a time for public contemplation.
The tree (also known as Capparaceae) located on Dinh Thon Street in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, is exquisitely shining with its seasonal beauty.
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The tree occasionally flowers around April - June, depending on the varying climate. The blossoms cluster at the end of the branch, and are milky white or sometimes yellow-orange.
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Each flower carries 13-18 stamens tens of centimeters long. They usually are purple and bristle like a spider. The wings in the middle of the cluster are white, while the outer ones are yellow. Spider trees belong to fragrant night and early morning-blooming flower species.
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Le Anh Dung
Trees thousands of years old – treasures beyond price
No measure of money can be exchanged for the mark of time. These trees, with a lifetime of over 1,000 years, are associated with national culture and history.