Hoa Gao, also referred to by its scientific name as bombax ceiba, is said to have originated in India before being taken to Indonesia, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
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March is the prime time when Hoa Gao is in full bloom. All the old leaves fall down, leaving the tree with only flowers. The trees now appear like a burning torch with hundreds of red fires.
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The blossoms have five big petals, and bloom in March and April when it gets warmer with drizzly conditions.
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The flowers stay beautiful for a few weeks before falling when summer finally comes. Then the young buds of leaves appear on bare branches.
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The flower can mostly be seen in the north of the country.
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They feature five big petals in a bright red colour that appears like a small fame.
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The trees are planted around ParkCity Hanoi urban area in Ha Dong district of Hanoi.
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The capital city has new coat in March with bombax ceiba trees.
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The bright red blossoms on high bare branches offer a postcard scene of Ho Guom (Sword Lake), Hanoi.
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The old tree inside the National Museum of History is thought to be nearly 100 years old.
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Bombax ceiba in full bloom at Giai Phong-Phuong Mai crossroads, Hanoi
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Hoa Gao tree in Thay pagoda in Sai Son commune of Quoc Oai district in Hanoi
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The blossoms remain on the branches for a few weeks before falling off, making way for new leaves to emerge.
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