Purple paradise: Witness Saudi Arabia's stunning jacaranda blooms in spring showers

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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

Published: May 14, 2024 14:54 Compiled by Lekshmy Pavithran, Assistant Online Editor

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jacaranda — Rain in Saudi Arabia's Asir Region transforms spring and early summer with a lovely backdrop of blooming Jacaranda trees, especially famous in Abha. Image Credit: SPA

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jacaranda — 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. Image Credit: SPA

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jacaranda — 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. Image Credit: SPA

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jacaranda — Jacaranda trees, part of the Bignoniaceae family, comprise some 45 species. Image Credit: SPA

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jacaranda — In cold areas, they are deciduous, but in temperate regions, they remain evergreen. Image Credit: SPA

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jacaranda — Known for their irregular canopy spread, these trees can grow over 18 meters tall and reach 3 meters in their first year. Image Credit: SPA

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jacaranda — Due to their rapid growth rate, they are widely planted in streets and gardens for shade and decoration. Image Credit: SPA

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Saudi — 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. Image Credit: SPA

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