Enjoy giant crape myrtles, now in bloom
VOV.VN - One of the loveliest flowering trees in Hanoi is the bang lang, or as it is sometimes called, the giant crape myrtle.
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You’ll see these big-headed, orange-scarlet flowered trees all around the Hoan Kiem Lake area in Hanoi, this time of year. |
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Their glossy leaves and circular clusters of 6–8 cm long coiled showy racemes of flowers are a sure-fire sign that summer is on its way. |
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The flowers are gorgeous and the seed pods, which follow the flowers, can be used in dry arrangements and wreaths. |
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The giant crape myrtles are known scientifically as Lagerstroemia speciosa. |
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Crape myrtles are in the lythraceae family along with henna, false heather and that lei maker's favourite, the cigar flower or pua kika. |
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There are many other species of crape myrtle. |
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