Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Habitat
tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
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
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CORNUS kousa
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Chinese Dogwood
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Chinese Dogwood
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Dogwood chinoise
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Dogwood chino
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
κινεζική Dogwood
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Dogwood chinês
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Chiński Dereń
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Dogwood Chinese
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cornoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chinese Dogwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood 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
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Chinese Dogwood 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 Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.