Royal poinciana tree ‘half leaf, half flower’

The phoenix tree is planted on the sidewalk in front of the tourist area on Thuy Van Street, Vung Tau City.

Mr. Tuan, a photographer on the beach, said the poinciana tree has existed for more than 30 years, and the flowers bloom all over the tree every summer.

The phoenix tree is planted on the sidewalk in front of the tourist area on Thuy Van Street, Vung Tau City.

Mr. Tuan, a photographer on the beach, said the poinciana tree has existed for more than 30 years, and the flowers bloom all over the tree every summer.

In recent days, many people have stood on Thuy Van street watching and taking photos with the phoenix tree.

In recent days, many people have stood on Thuy Van street watching and taking photos with the phoenix tree.

Living in Vung Tau for more than 20 years, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien (far left) first learned about this phoenix tree.

Living in Vung Tau for more than 20 years, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien (far left) first learned about this phoenix tree.

Trees tend to lean toward the mainland, so Vung Tau City authorities use iron trees and fixed straps.

Trees tend to lean toward the mainland, so Vung Tau City authorities use iron trees and fixed straps.

After posting photos on social networks, Thuy Kieu, a tourist from Binh Thuan, livestreamed for friends and relatives to see the tree.

After posting photos on social networks, Thuy Kieu, a tourist from Binh Thuan, livestreamed for friends and relatives to see the tree.

From Ho Chi Minh City to travel, Huyen Nhu came to check-in.

From Ho Chi Minh City to travel, Huyen Nhu came to check-in.

The phoenix tree has two fairly uniform trunks, growing many large branches.

`The tree does not flower on its own, but is clearly divided into two. This is the first time I have seen such an interesting poinciana tree,` said Le Huyen Tran, in Ba Ria City, who was taking photos with her friend.

The phoenix tree has two fairly uniform trunks, growing many large branches.

`The tree does not flower on its own, but is clearly divided into two. This is the first time I have seen such an interesting poinciana tree,` said Le Huyen Tran, in Ba Ria City, who was taking photos with her friend.

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