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Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Bauhinia X Blakeana

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Overview

The Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) is a sterile hybrid, renowned for its striking purplish-pink, orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March. This deciduous tree typically reaches 20 to 40 feet in height with an equal spread. Heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for accent or shade in USDA zones 9-11. Moderate growth rate and low-maintenance requirements.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — creating a vivid contrast against the grey bark.<br><br>Preferring USDA zones 9b through 11; moderate, image 110
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — each spanning about 5 to 6 inches; originating from the hilly regions of Hong KongHong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March; creating a vivid contrast against the grey, image 95Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — tree with pink blooms; resembling the wake of a butterfly; hence, image 114Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — tree with pink blooms; resembling the wake of a butterfly; hence, image 91Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March; creating a vivid contrast against the greyHong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — heart-shaped leaves are deep green and can grow up to 6 inches across, image 58+114

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — creating a vivid contrast against the grey bark.<br><br>Preferring USDA zones 9b through 11; moderate, image 110
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — each spanning about 5 to 6 inches; originating from the hilly regions of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March; creating a vivid contrast against the grey, image 95
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — tree with pink blooms; resembling the wake of a butterfly; hence, image 114
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — tree with pink blooms; resembling the wake of a butterfly; hence, image 91
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March; creating a vivid contrast against the grey
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — heart-shaped leaves are deep green and can grow up to 6 inches across, image 58
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Moderate growth rate and low-maintenance requirements
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Ideal for accent or shade in USDA zones 9-11; tree for full, image 99
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade; the blossoms are varied shades of magenta, image 75
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — The blossoms are varied shades of magenta and purple; and they emerge on bare branches, image 108
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — creating a vivid contrast against the grey bark.<br><br>Preferring USDA zones 9b through 11; moderate, image 64
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — renowned for its striking purplish-pink; this hybrid is sterile and does not produce viable seeds, image 71
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — creating a vivid contrast against the grey bark.<br><br>Preferring USDA zones 9b through 11; moderate growth rate
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — the Bauhinia x blakeana thrives in full sun to partial shade and demands well-drained soil, image 65
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Moderate growth rate and low-maintenance requirements; ideal for accent or shade in USDA zones 9-11, image 100
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March; creating a vivid contrast against the grey, image 118
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop; semi-deciduous tree celebrated for its splendid floral display and
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — and they emerge on bare branches
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — one of its common names is the 'Butterfly Tree.'<br><br>From late fall to early spring; orchid-like, image 60
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — heart-shaped leaves are deep green and can grow up to 6 inches across
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — The Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) is a sterile hybrid
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — pink flowers in the garden
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — the Bauhinia x blakeana thrives in full sun to partial shade and demands well-drained soil, image 88
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