Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS suber
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Cork Oak
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
कॉर्क ओक
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Kork Eiche
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Cork Oak
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
alcornoque
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Cork Oak
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
sobreiro
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Cork Oak
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
sUBER
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mirini
Not Available
Subfamily
Mirinae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Corn Oak and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.