Tecoma trees in bloom across Malaysia
This time of the year is when travellers usually look forward to heading to Japan or Korea for breathtaking photos of blooming cherry blossoms. But it looks like we don’t have to look or travel too far for a glimpse of them this year, as Malaysians have been sharing stunning photos of tecoma trees with pink and white flowers reminiscent of cherry blossoms, or sakura, that are now in full bloom across different corners of the nation.
Stunning tecoma trees brings “spring” to Malaysians
Image credit: Bisous Paris 비쥬파리/@bisousparis
Trees are not hard to find in Malaysia. But come the months of February, March and April, you’ll see tecoma trees blooming pink and white flowers by the roadside and in parks that have made them popular attractions in states such as Kedah and Penang.
Tecoma trees seen along the streets in Penang
Image credit: Globe Trek
For the uninitiated, tecoma trees – also called trumpet bushes or trees – are small, flowering trees found in Malaysia that are commonly called “tissue paper trees” by locals for the frail, paper-thin flowers that often bloom and fall from them.
Falling flowers add a dreamy touch to local scenes
Image credit: Jullia Chan
They are also known to bloom on defoliating trees, when the weather is hottest, and take on dreamy pink, white, as well as purple and yellow, shades.
Image credit: Bisous Paris 비쥬파리/@bisousparis
Image credit: @hillary_yee
But Kedah and Penang aren’t the only states with these trees. Malaysians have been sharing all their best shots of these trees in full bloom in other corners of Malaysia as well.
Blooming tecoma trees in Kedah
Image credit: @adlybilly
Melaka, Langkawi and more states see their share of blooming trees
Nana Fadzil, in Melaka, took to her Facebook page to share a snap of a row of tecoma trees in full bloom.
Image credit: Nana Fadzil
A well-grown tecoma tree with pale pink flowers was also spotted in Perlis by netizen Lu Li Min, who shared a dreamy snap of the scene.
Image credit: Lu Li Min
Facebook user, Eddy Ong, showed what blooming tecoma trees looked like in Subang Jaya, while Izzati Yussof had a scenic shot of the sun setting behind a tecoma tree in Titiwangsa, KL.
Image adapted from: Eddy Ong and Izzati Yussof
Twitter user, @jjaerawrrr, shared another row of tecoma trees from Rejang in Setapak Jaya, KL.
Image credit: @jjaerawrrr
In Langkawi, Kamal Ibrahim had a stunning drone shot of generously blooming tecoma trees located just next to the road, which he shared was flowering when it was hottest in the district.
Image credit: Kamal Ibrahim/Langkawi Droner
Puchong was not left out, with @cyberjaya.info sharing several photos of the trees at Taman Putra Perdana.
Image credit: @cyberjaya.info
Tecoma trees bloom like sakura to the delight of Malaysians
No doubt, we have all been missing out on travel, with international travel for tourism still not allowed for Malaysians. While we look forward to days of travel again, we have stunning nature gems in our own country to look forward to, such as these tecoma trees in full bloom – which is bringing a piece of sakura season and a taste of spring to Malaysia.
More places of interest here:
- Timah Tasoh Lake in Perlis has astonishing mountain and lake views
- Penang Frog Hill: abandoned quarry with vibrant blue pools
- Scenic hiking trails in Malaysia even beginners can enjoy
Cover image adapted from: Lu Li Min, Nana Fadzil and Bisous Paris 비쥬파리/@bisousparis
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