Hong Kong Orchid 1 Photograph by Dawn Eshelman Fine Art America
Great cut flowers. Grows up to 12-20 ft. tall (360-600 cm) and 20-25 ft. wide (600-750 cm). A full sun to light shade lover, this plant is easily grown in well-drained soils. Irrigate regularly to occasionally. Protect from cold winds. Drought tolerant once established. Prune to shape in early years to develop a nice rounded form.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree DTHB1643 Photograph by Gerry Gantt Fine Art America
Hong Kong orchids are not the largest trees available, but they do shoot up to between 30 and 40 feet high with a crowned canopy spread of 25 feet. Due to their space needs and commanding presence, they should be planted in big yards where they will be the main point of attraction.
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The Hong Kong orchid tree grows up to 35 feet tall and wide, and it has a rounded canopy that makes it suitable for use as a shade tree. Here are a few other reasons to plant this lovely tree: The Hong Kong orchid tree grows well in multiple soil types, including both clay and sandy soil.
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Basic Care Guide Water Newly-planted hong Kong orchid tree requires watering at least twice a week or when the topsoil feels dry. Older trees, on the other hand, can be watered thoroughly at least once a week in the summer or every 4 to 6 weeks in winter. You can skip irrigating the plant during wet weather.
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Growing 20 to 40 feet in height, Hong Kong Orchid Tree displays a rounded, spreading canopy composed of large, thick green-gray leaves, 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Like all the Bauhinia species, the leaves are double lobed, similar to a heart, 3 to 4 inches long, 4 to 5 inches broad with a deep split in the middle.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree DTHN0262 Photograph by Gerry Gantt
Hong Kong Orchid Tree Bauhinia blakeana Pronunciation: bow-HIN-ee-a blayk-ee-AH-na SKU #01150 9-11 Your climate might be too cold for this plant: Change Location Pre-Order for Spring Find In Store OVERVIEW DETAILS STYLE CARE Care Requires moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from harsh drying winds, extreme heat, and hard freezes.
Hong Kong Orchid Photograph by Barbara Zahno
Hong Kong Orchid trees are medium to large shade tree that fits well in nearly all landscapes and grows extremely well from coastal Southern California to the arid regions of the Southwest. Prized not only for their beautiful foliage but for their abundant blooms in early spring fall and early winter.
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Orchid tree thrives in the heat and humidity of our tropical south. Put your orchid tree on a moderate, but regular watering schedule and make sure the soil drains well. This plant doesn't want to sit in water and won't do well if overwatered. Southern Living/Valerie de Leon Temperature and Humidity
Hong Kong Orchid Photograph by Kerry LeBoutillier
Orchid tree flowers feature on the flag of Hong Kong. The so-called "Hong Kong flower" is a pinkish-purple, five-petaled flower of the Hong Kong orchid tree ( Bauhinia blakeana ). The orchid tree flower in the Hong Kong Flag is five white petals in a star shape. Hong Kong Flag featuring Bauhinia blakeana flower Orchid Tree Leaves
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Bauhinia × blakeana ( bow-HIN-ee-ə [cross] blayk-ee-AH-nə [2] ), commonly called the Hong Kong orchid tree, [3] is a hybrid leguminous tree of the genus Bauhinia. It has large thick leaves and striking purplish red flowers.
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Bauhinia ( / boʊˈhɪniə /) [4] is a large genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Cercidoideae [5] and tribe Bauhinieae, [6] in the large flowering plant family Fabaceae, with a pantropical distribution. The genus was named after the Bauhin brothers Gaspard and Johann, Swiss - French botanists .
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Hong Kong Orchid; Hong Kong Orchid Tree; Purple orchid tree; Previously known as: Perlebia x blakeana; Phonetic Spelling boh-HIN-ee-uh blah-kee-AY-nuh Description. This broadleaf specimen is a hybrid multitrunked semi-evergreen flowering tree that has an umbrella-like form along with an irregular crown. Its large, orchid-like flowers come in a.
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Hong Kong Orchid Tree Growing Profile
The Hong Kong orchid tree tolerates a range of light conditions. It will bloom in full sun, partial sun or partial shade. Soil This tree is best grown in loamy, sandy soil that is slightly acidic. The soil should be moist and well-drained. If planting in clay soils, be sure to add amendments such as compost to create a more crumbly texture.
Hong Kong Orchid Photograph by Perry Correll Fine Art America
Bauhinia × blakeana, commonly known as Hong Kong orchid tree, is a small often multi-trunked evergreen to semi-evergreen flowering tree with an umbrella-like shape featuring an irregular rounded crown. It typically grows to 20' tall, but occasionally in optimum conditions to as much as 40' tall.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree DTHN0263 Photograph by Gerry Gantt Fine Art America
Hong Kong Orchid Tree Bauhinia blakeana The lovely Hong Kong orchid tree produces color from winter through spring, with breathtaking reddish-purple flowers as large as 6 inches across. One of the most beautiful Florida flowering trees, this is an ideal mid-size tree for snowbirds because of its winter color.
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Hong Kong Orchid Tree is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing.