Peltophorum pterocarpum (commonly known as copperpod, yellow-flamboyant, yellow flametree, yellow poinciana or yellow-flame) usually starts to blossom in late March on a part of the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, in a forest near the Tien Sa cape

The yellow flowers bloom in the brilliant sunshine, lighting up, and creating a wonderful natural setting in this inviting place.

Let’s explore this beautiful flower on this wonderful place.

The deciduous Peltophorum pterocarpum tree can grow up to 10m tall. It can grow well in different natural conditions and diversified topography.

Peltophorum pterocarpum is commonly known as copperpod, yellow-flamboyant, yellow flametree, yellow poinciana or yellow-flame. In Da Nang, this type of flower is also grown a lot in order to create beautiful landscapes and lush shade on the street.

A close-up of the flowers boasts the characteristic vibrant yellow colour. This flower colour is brighter in the sunshine.

The perennial tree also offers the shelter for red-shanked douc langurs living on Son Tra peninsula.

The Son Tra Nature Reserve now houses more than 1,300 individuals of red-shanked douc langurs with a habitat of 4,439 ha.

The image of precious langurs swinging through the tree tops has become the ‘iconic landmark’ of the Son Tra Peninsula.

This peninsula usually attracts a large number of visitors to see Peltophorum pterocarpum blossoms and red-shanked douc langurs.

Reporting by XUAN SON, NGUYEN LE – Translating by A.T