Wednesday, 12:23, 09/03/2022

Son Tra fruits greet spring in Mu Cang Chai

VOV.VN - Mu Cang Chai in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is typically blessed with the emerging beauty of flowers blossoming on Son Tra trees every time February comes around.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 1 — Each February and March see mountains in Mu Cang Chai district fully coated with flowers from Son Tra trees.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 2 — Sơn Tra or H’mong apple, scientifically named Docynia indica, is an indigenous tree species that is widely found at places with high elevation in the nation’s northern regions.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 3 — A road in Mu Cang Chai district is colourfully decorated with the milk white flowers.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 4 — The flowers feature five petals with yellow pistil.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 5 — The blooming season of Son Tra flowers serves to create both alluring scenery for villages in Mu Cang Chai district whilst also contributing to attracting more visitors to the locality.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 6 — Its fruit is traditionally used as food or for producing wine, providing a stable source of income for local farmers.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 7 — From growing wild in the forests, recent years has seen the trees have become a commodity which helps residents escape poverty and even make some money.

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son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 9 — Nam Co commune is currently home over 450 hectares of Son Tra trees, of which more than 300 hectares have been harvested, mainly in Lung Cung village.

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son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 12 — The old trees have large fruits that helps local residents earn plenty of money.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 13 — An ethnic family can earn VND50,000 million from one hectare of Sơn Tra.

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son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 15 — According to a local resident, the Sơn Tra flowers are also good for beekeeping.

son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 16 — Indeed, the fruits can be used as natural medicine, as well as an ingredient for drinks.

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son tra fruits greet spring in mu cang chai picture 18 — Local authorities have been encouraging growers in the area to expand the cultivated areas throughout the region.

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