Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Black Ash plant
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
planta Black Ash
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Black ash herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash are as follows:
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.