Ipê tree flowering marks arrival of dry season in Brazil

The arrival of the dry season has triggered the flowering of ipê trees across several Brazilian regions, notably in the Distrito Federal and Campo Grande.

In the Distrito Federal, yellow ipês are transforming the landscape, with flowering occurring between July and September. The trees shed their leaves to conserve water during the drought, a biological adaptation that makes the flowers more visible to pollinators. Since 2016, Novacap has planted over 10,000 seedlings to support this native Cerrado species. Key viewing locations include the Eixão, Asa Norte, and various national parks.

In Campo Grande, known as the 'Capital of Ipês,' the city is experiencing a seasonal shift with trees blooming in yellow, pink, purple, and white. While pink ipês typically appear first, yellow and white varieties follow throughout the dry period. The phenomenon is a significant local tourist attraction, with prominent displays in the Parque dos Poderes and along major avenues like Avenida Afonso Pena. The flowering effect also extends to other cities in Mato Grosso do Sul, such as Bonito and Corumbá.