Botanical Name: Bauhinia blakeana
Common Name: Hong Kong Orchid Tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character partially deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a multi-trunked plant with an umbrella-shaped canopy; is irregularly branched, and more shrublike than Bauhinia variegata Height 10-20'(25') Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full or partial sun Soil prefers moist loam; tolerates most soils Hardiness some frost (zones 19, 21, 23) prefers warm coastal locations Morphology: Leaves palmate, alternate, conspicuously bi-lobed; gray-green; 3-6" across; larger than other Bauhinia species Flowers rose-maroon to cranberry red; orchid-shaped, 4-6" across, in terminal racemes; larger than other Bauhinia species; fall-early winter Fruit a large flat pod: 6-12" long, dark brown at maturity Propagation: seed Usage: an interesting accent tree, valued for its form, showy flowers, and unusual foliage; messy; suitable for subtropical-tropical Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; tolerates some drought Fertilizing balanced, in spring Pruning as a tree, head high when young Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical Asia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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