Wootung trees, the guards of Hue royal palaces

      Wootung trees blossom from the second to the sixth month of the lunar year in the royal palaces of the ancient capital city of Hue.
According to history books, Wootung trees were brought from China to Hue during the King Minh Mang dynasty. Trees were first planted near Can Chanh palace and then they were grown around the royal citadel.
Hue is the only place in Vietnam which has Wootung trees. Coming to the city these days, visitors can see beautiful Wootung flowers in the yard of Can Chanh palace. The oldest and most beautiful Wootung tree is located next to Ta Vu house in this palace.
Young Wootung trees are planted in the tombs of Kings Thieu Tri, Minh Mang and Tu Duc. The highest trees are in the Tu Tuong and Thuong Bac parks.
If you go to Hue, go and see Wootung trees!.