In pics: Jacaranda trees in full bloom in Sydney, Australia

Jacaranda trees in full bloom near Circular Quay, Sydney. (People's Daily Online/Shen Shiyang)

From October to November each year, springtime in the Southern Hemisphere marks the blooming season of jacarandas in Australia. In Sydney, streets and alleys are carpeted with clusters of light purple petals. From the city center to the suburbs, the entire city appears to be draped in a dreamy purple veil. 

 Visitors and locals take photos under blooming jacaranda trees in Sydney. (People's Daily Online/Shen Shiyang)

Art enthusiasts paint the vibrant jacaranda blossoms in Sydney. (People's Daily Online/Shen Shiyang)

Visitors and locals take photos under blooming jacaranda trees in Sydney. (People's Daily Online/Shen Shiyang)

The jacarandas in full bloom dress up Sydney's streets for spring. (People's Daily Online/Shen Shiyang)