Purple paradise: Witness Saudi Arabia's stunning jacaranda blooms in spring showers
Abha's Art Street features Jacaranda trees, with raindrops adorning their purple blooms
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Rain in Saudi Arabia's Asir Region transforms spring and early summer with a lovely backdrop of blooming Jacaranda trees, especially famous in Abha.
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Tourists flock to see the purple-flowered Jacarandas, particularly those lining Abha's Art Street, which resemble natural paintings when raindrops grace their vibrant blooms.
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Asir Region, particularly Abha, boasts over 15,000 Jacaranda trees and sees a growing demand for planting them in public spaces and near homes, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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Jacaranda trees, part of the Bignoniaceae family, comprise some 45 species.
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In cold areas, they are deciduous, but in temperate regions, they remain evergreen.
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Known for their irregular canopy spread, these trees can grow over 18 meters tall and reach 3 meters in their first year.
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Due to their rapid growth rate, they are widely planted in streets and gardens for shade and decoration.
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Widely planted for shade and beauty, their cultivation thrives only in temperate areas like the southern region, due to Saudi Arabia's mostly unsuitable climate.
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