Flame trees are currently in full bloom in Xiamen, Fujian province. [Photo by Lin Minghong/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Flame trees, known for their flamboyant orange-red blossoms, are currently in peak form in Xiamen, Fujian province, seeming to ignite the heat of summer.
Residents and tourists alike are amazed by the blossoms on campuses, in parks and along the streets.
The trees favor a hot, wet environment with lots of sunshine. Its full-bloom stage is May to early June.
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