Abha, April 30, 2025 (2 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1446H):

The city of Abha has turned into a stunning natural canvas with the start of the jacaranda blooming season, as the trees' purple canopy spreads across a number of popular sites, drawing nature lovers and photographers amid a mild climate atop the Sarawat mountains.

Top jacaranda sites in Abha

Blooms are concentrated along Art Street and at Airport Park, which have become favorite destinations for local residents and visitors who flock there to enjoy the beauty of nature and capture photos documenting Asir's unique spring moments.

Jacaranda: the tree of beauty and purple shade

Jacaranda trees belong to the Bignoniaceae family and have unique botanical traits: the family includes 45 species of trees and shrubs; the jacaranda is deciduous in cold winters and evergreen in temperate climates; it can grow up to 18 meters tall, reaching up to 3 meters in its first year; it blooms naturally from seed in March and April, though it can be planted year-round in nurseries or indoors; the best germination temperatures are between 19 and 27 degrees Celsius; and grafted trees bloom faster than those grown from seed.

Ecotourism and aesthetic identity

The jacaranda season forms an important part of Asir's tourism identity, reinforcing the region's status as a year-round natural destination. The spectacle also supports ecotourism and photography, domestic tourism programs under Saudi Vision 2030, and a higher quality of life for the region's residents and visitors.