According to traders, most of the peach and plum branches are transported from the northern Lang Son and Son La provinces.
This year, the peach and plum prices are lower than in previous years. Each plum branch costs around VND700,000 (USD30.43).
Many people bought peach and plum branches early for the coming Lunar New Year holiday.
Meanwhile, each peach branch ranges between VND600,000 and VND2 million.
A trader said that this year, peace and plum branches have attracted fewer customers than usual. People often buy them on weekends.
As the Lunar New Year nears, peach growers in Nhat Tan Ward in Hanoi are busy plucking leaves.The leaf trimming is often carried out between 40-90 days before Tet, depending on different kinds of peach trees.
