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 10–10Climate Subtropical

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — This deciduous tree typically reaches 20 to 40 feet in height with an equal spread

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — orchid-like flowers that bloom from November to March; creating a vivid contrast against the grey, image 49

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — This deciduous tree typically reaches 20 to 40 feet in height with an equal spread; renowned for its, image 50

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop; semi-deciduous tree celebrated for its splendid floral, image 51

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 52

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 54

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Ideal for accent or shade in USDA zones 9-11; tree for full, image 53

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — semi-deciduous tree celebrated for its splendid floral display and unique foliage; one of its common, image 55

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — Originating from the hilly regions of Hong Kong; pink flowers in the garden, image 56

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — this hybrid is sterile and does not produce viable seeds; heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop, image 57

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) — resembling the wake of a butterfly; hence; the Bauhinia x blakeana thrives in full sun to partial, image 59

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) — each spanning about 5 to 6 inches; originating from the hilly regions of Hong Kong, image 61

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — The blossoms are varied shades of magenta and purple; and they emerge on bare branches, image 62

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — and they emerge on bare branches; the Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) is a sterile hybrid, image 63

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) — 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) — mainly to remove dead wood and maintain a clean shape.<br><br>When advising clients; tree with pink, image 66

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — pink flowers in the garden; prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade, image 67

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — tree for full; mainly to remove dead wood and maintain a clean shape.<br><br>When advising clients, image 69

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — The Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) is a sterile hybrid; this deciduous tree typically, image 70

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — tree with pink blooms; resembling the wake of a butterfly; hence, image 68

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia X Blakeana) — semi-deciduous tree celebrated for its splendid floral display and unique foliage; one of its common, image 78

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

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