Hanoi Prunes Nearly 1,000 Milk Flowers on Key Streets
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Hanoi Prunes Nearly 1,000 Milk Flowers on Key Streets

Hanoi is pruning nearly 1,000 milk flower trees on 13 streets from October 16-20, focusing on areas where dense foliage and strong fragrance impact residents' lives.

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  • Hanoi Prunes Milk Flowers to Mitigate Scent, Sparking Public Debate

    Hanoi authorities have initiated pruning of street-side milk flower trees to mitigate their strong fragrance, a move that has divided residents. While some appreciate the scent as a symbol of autumn, others raise concerns about public health and its impact on daily life.