The local nursery of Tran Tien Dung in the Nhat Tan Flower Village of Hanoi has more than 400 white apricot trees for sale at prices ranging from US$44 (VND1 million) to US$1,320 (VND30 million).


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General view of white apricot trees at the nursery of Mr Dung in the Nhat Tan Flower Village, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.  




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Mr Dung prunes a white apricot tree. He says he has trees anywhere from two-ten years for sale. His trees originate from the provinces of Nam Dinh and Hoa Binh.





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White apricot tree just starting to bloom. Dung says trees like this one have a life of eight years and sell for US$880-US$1,320 (VND20-30 million) each. 





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View of white apricot tree that sells for US$1,320 (VND30 million). Dung says white apricot trees are a favourite during Tet.





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This trees sells for US$1,100 (VND25 million).





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The seeds of the apricot trees come from localities of Hoa Binh and Thai Binh. 






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