As Tet draws closer, families in Vietnam often buy a peach branch to decorate their home with. In recent years, wild peach blossoms have become a popular item to purchase. |
Some people spend tens of millions of Vietnam dong purchasing a unique wild peach tree |
Wild peach trees can now be seen in many provinces and cities throughout the country. Some people from low land areas travel to the north-western region specifically to buy wild peach trees for Tet. |
In Son La city, wild peach trees can be found for sale on several streets. |
Wild peach trees are transported by locals via motorbike. |
Wild peach trees usually have a natural pink colour. |
Large wild peach trees are often sold to offices or villas at a price of one million Vietnam dong.Some large wild peach trees in good shape can be traded for tens of millions of Vietnam dong. |
The price of a small tree ranges between VND300,000 and VND500,000. |
Wild peach trees are now in full bloom ahead of Tet |
The more wild the peach trees are, the higher the price |
Many peach branches with flowers and buds are popular among customers who wish to bring good fortune to their homes during Tet. |
Peach trees receive meticulous care from gardeners to maintain their good shape. |
