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Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, has many giant trees lining its streets, including dipterocarp trees, jackfruit trees, and golden oaks: Dipterocarp trees A common, iconic street tree in Ho Chi Minh City, these trees are part of the Dipterocarpaceae family, which is the main timber-tree family in Southeast Asia. Some say the trees in Ho Chi Minh City are between 80 and 100 years old and were planted during French colonial rule. Jackfruit trees These trees can grow to be 66 feet tall and produce fruits that can weigh up to 100 pounds. Golden oaks These trees can be found in abundance at 30/4 Park in District 1 and along Hung Vuong Street in District 5. @vietnamtourismmedia @SAIGONTVOFFICIAL @SaigonDaily @SaigonStories18 Other trees in Ho Chi Minh City include: Hollong trees Also known as cho nau in Vietnamese, these trees can be found across the city, but are most dense on Pham Ngoc Thach, Le Quy Don, and Le Duan streets in Districts 1 and 3. Banyan trees The oldest tree in the city is a giant, ancient banyan tree in front of the HCM City Museum on Ly Tu Trong. The French began planting trees along city pavements in Ho Chi Minh City in 1863 to add greenery and structure to the city. However, traffic demands have led to the cutting down of many of the older trees to widen roads. The city does plant new trees after the work is completed, but it can take years for them to reach the same status as the older trees. Best Saigon City Tour Packages Top Saigon Sightseeing Tours Explore Saigon's Historic Sites Affordable Saigon City Tours Saigon Day Trips and Excursions Guided Tours of Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Private Tour Experiences Discover Saigon's Hidden Gems Saigon Cultural and Heritage Tours Saigon City Tour Itineraries Saigon Night Tours Saigon Food and Market Tours Luxury Saigon City Tours Family-Friendly Saigon Tours Saigon Tour Discounts and Deals Saigon Adventure Tours Saigon Historical Walking Tours Saigon Bike and Scooter Tours Best Tour Guides in Saigon Customized Saigon Tours Eco-Friendly Saigon Tours Saigon River Cruise Tours Saigon's Top Tourist Attractions Affordable Ho Chi Minh City Tours Saigon Highlights Tour These phrases are designed to capture search interest and improve visibility for travel-related content focusing on tours in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).