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The simple beauty of the "green muse"
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa, also known as the Taiwanese Terminalia catappa, is gradually becoming a new "green queen" in landscape design. This is not only due to its elegant and delicate beauty but also because of the values it brings to life.
The vibrant green of the tiny, interwoven leaves creates a serene scene in a corner of the city. Rows of trees, like soft green silk ribbons, wind along the streets, bringing a fresh and cool atmosphere to Hanoi. Gazing at these trees, one feels peace in their soul, dispelling the weariness of daily life.
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa, also known as the Taiwanese Terminalia catappa, is gradually becoming a new "green queen" in landscape design.
The vibrant green of the tiny, interwoven leaves creates a serene scene in a corner of the city.
The Indian almond tree (Ficus microcarpa) can grow from 5 to 20 meters tall, with a wide and dense canopy that covers a large area. The tree not only adds greenery to the space but also filters harmful gases, returning clean air to the city. Its upright form also helps prevent breakage during storms, thus reducing maintenance and pruning costs.
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree is not as vibrant as its flowers, nor as flamboyant as other ornamental plants. Its beauty comes from its simplicity, rustic charm, and closeness to everyday life, like a dear companion always by our side. The small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree is also a symbol of vigorous vitality. Despite facing countless difficulties and challenges, it always thrives, flourishing and bringing refreshing green patches to the world.
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree can grow from 5 to 20 meters tall.
The banyan tree's canopy is wide and dense, covering a whole corner of the sky.
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree is also a symbol of vigorous vitality.
Besides its simple beauty, the Indian almond tree also brings many practical values to life. The tree is capable of filtering fine dust, purifying the air, and making the environment cleaner. Its wide canopy provides ideal shade, helping to alleviate the heat of summer. The tree also contributes to regulating the climate and reducing the amount of CO2 in the air.
In particular, when the leaves of the Taiwanese Terminalia catappa tree mature and fall, they cause less pollution than the leaves of the Vietnamese Terminalia catappa tree. Furthermore, the small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree is suitable for tropical climates and adapts well to the weather in Hanoi.
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree also brings many practical benefits to life.
The small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree is also suitable for tropical climates and adapts well to the weather in Hanoi.
The check-in locations for those photos that get thousands of likes.
With its simple, rustic beauty and close connection to everyday life, the small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree has quickly become a new check-in spot for young people in Hanoi. Streets shaded by these trees have become ideal locations for taking many beautiful photos to preserve moments of youth.
These days, strolling along streets like Buoi Street, the To Lich riverside road, Nguyen Trai Street, or Thong Nhat Park, you can easily spot many young people engrossed in taking photos beside the lush green banyan trees.
With its simple, rustic beauty and close connection to everyday life, the small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree has quickly become a new check-in spot for young people in Hanoi.
The tree-lined streets, shaded by small-leaved Terminalia trees, become ideal locations for capturing beautiful photos that preserve the moments of youth.
Furthermore, browsing social media and newspapers recently, it's not difficult to come across stunning "Instagrammable" photos taken alongside rows of small-leaved Terminalia trees. The refreshing, romantic beauty of this "green muse" has captivated many, including Tu Pham, a photography enthusiast born in 1994 from Thai Binh.
"Because of the unique characteristics of these trees, when planted together they create a very beautiful scene. The leaves changing color with the seasons is also a beautiful feature of this species, so I really want to photograph the scenes where these small-leaved Terminalia trees appear," Tú Phạm shared.
Scrolling through social media and newspapers lately, it's not difficult to come across many stunning "Instagrammable" photos taken alongside rows of small-leaved Terminalia trees.
Intrigued by the small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree, Tu Pham decided to visit the famous location at the intersection of National Highway 5 leading to Bac Ninh - Bac Giang, bordering Long Bien District and Gia Lam District (Hanoi), a place dubbed the "miniature Korean road".
Upon arriving, Tu Pham was overwhelmed by the lush, idyllic scenery created by rows of small-leaved Terminalia trees. Their verdant foliage stretched out like a giant carpet, creating a stunning natural landscape.
This famous location is at the intersection of National Highway 5 leading to Bac Ninh and Bac Giang, bordering Long Bien District and Gia Lam District (Hanoi), and is known as a miniature "Korean road".
The lush green foliage stretches out like a giant carpet, creating a stunning natural landscape.
Immediately, Tu Pham quickly set to work on his photo series. Through his lens, the rows of small-leaved banyan trees appear with a rustic, simple beauty, yet full of life and deeply moving. At dawn or dusk, when the first or last rays of sunlight shine down on the lush green foliage, it creates a shimmering, magical scene that captivates any photographer.
"I had a sunny afternoon and a meaningful trip to the location to photograph the small-leaved banyan tree. Because I went during the week, there were no people there. It was just me and the rows of trees, which gave me a lot of inspiration for taking photos," said the young man born in 1994.
Whether at dawn or dusk, when the first or last rays of sunlight illuminate the lush green foliage, it creates a magical and enchanting scene that captivates any photographer.
Furthermore, the small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree also served as inspiration for the photographer who wanted to portray the simplicity of everyday life. Through his photographs, he aimed to convey a message about love for nature, environmental protection, and appreciation for the simple values in life.
After being posted on social media, his photo series received much praise from the online community. His photos offered viewers a fresh perspective on the simple beauty of Hanoi, while also inspiring a love for nature and appreciation for life. Many expressed their delight at the beauty of the small-leaved Terminalia catappa tree and noted it as an ideal destination for those who love photography and exploring nature.
These photographs offer viewers a fresh perspective on the simple beauty of Hanoi, while also inspiring a love for nature and an appreciation for life.
