(VOVworld) - Red silk cotton trees, whose scientific name is Bombax ceiba, are blossoming all across the mountains and forests of the northwest Vietnam.

Their red flowers with 5 petals appear in the spring before the new foliage. The red flowers with 5 petals appear in spring before the new foliage. Coming to Northwest region these days, tourists will be amazed by the charming red cotton flowers. Red flowers light up and make the village more romantic.

When red silk cotton trees bloom, it’s a signal for local farmers. There are sayings that when red silk cotton flowers begin to fall, it’s time to plant sesame trees or time to put away warm blankets.

Village children use red silk cotton flowers as toys and many people take beautiful photos of red silk cotton trees during this blossoming season.