LOOK: These Pink Cherry Blossom-Like Flowers Bloom in Taguig
Feel the Japan vibes right in the Metro.
(SPOT.ph) Summer is in full swing in the Philippines. Sweltering heat aside, this season is also a great time for plantitos and plantitas out there. Why? Well, summer is flower season. Tons of flowering plants and trees are at their most beautiful this time of the year, giving the dull and dreary metropolis some much-needed color. Case in point, if you frequent Taguig and often pass by C6 a.k.a Laguna Lake Highway, stop and relish the pink flurry as a bunch of pink cherry blossom-like trees are in full bloom along this busy road.
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Check out these cherry blossom-like blooms in Taguig:
While not exactly the Japanese sakura, these cherry blossom-like flowers are still a sight to see while on your commute. These flowers are the Tabebuia rosea, a.k.a. Pink Trumpet flowers. As their name suggests, they're flowers whose petals form a trumpet shape in varying pink and white colors. They are tall deciduous trees that bloom between January and April, growing to a height of over 35 meters.
In Taguig, these pink trumpet trees are seen along a seven-kilometer stretch of the highway. Don't worry about getting run over by cars if you want a photograph. The trees were strategically planted along the sidewalks and bike lanes, ensuring visitors who want a pink photo backdrop can take pictures safely.
More than just a pretty sight, the Pink Trumpet trees help lessen the area's pollution, and when the trees become fully-grown, they should help provide much-needed shade for pedestrians and bikers.
Where else can you find these cherry blossom-like flowers?
In addition to C6 road, Tabebuia rosea, or the pink trumpet trees, were also spotted in Sarangani Province early this year. The pink trumpet trees often grow in tropical climates and rainforests. They are primarily native to Mexico, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
For more information, visit I Love Taguig's Facebook page.
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