Stunning wild pear flowers in Hanoi streets
Late-February to early-March is the best time of year to observe the vibrant wildflower of pear in some streets in the capital city.
| As the weather turns warmer with spring drizzle is falling throughout Hanoi streets, it’s the best time for admiring the white wild pear trees in full bloom. |
| Replacing the vivid pink Peach blossom and fresh orange Kumquat in the days after Tet, white wild pear flowers has occupied the Quang Ba flower market and surrounding streets. |
Many Hanoians select a branch of wild pear flowers to decorate their houses as the peach blossom or Kumquat trees are fading away after a quite long time of Tet. |
| According to sellers, wild pear flower trees are brought from the mountainous provinces of Lao Cai, Lang Son and Cao Bang. |
| The price for a branch of the wild flower is quite high compared to other decoration plants for Tet, at around VND300,000 to VND5,000,000 ($15 to $120). |
Wild pear flowers are being sold along the Nghi Tam dyke in front of the Quang Ba flower market in Tay Ho district. |
| An old wild pear flower branch in beautiful shape might be sold for over dozens of million dongs. |
| After peaches, white pear flowers are dotting Hanoi Streets. The flowers bloom for about a month, but with professional care, the blooming time can be as long as two to three months. |
The most beautiful wild pear flower branch must have some pear fruits, symbolizing prosperity in the early days of the New Year. |
Small branches of wild pear flowers are most favored by customers for the family’s altar decoration. |
| Some prefer big branches to adorn the living-rooms. |
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Some people went to the flower market for wild pear flowers purchasing, while the other came for taking beautiful snapshots. |
