Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Fuyu Persimmon

About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Fuyu Persimmon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

China, Japan

Types

Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.

Not Available

Number of Varieties

2NA

0 40000

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Habitat

tropical environments

Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

10-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24

H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm550.00 cm

0.54 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm550.00 cm

0.1 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Less fertilizing

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites

Mealybugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Not Available

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds

Birds

Allergy

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Not Available

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Food for insects, Used As Food

Culinary use, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BAUHINIA blakeana

DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'

Common Name

Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki

In Hindi

हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़

Fuyu ख़ुरमा

In German

Hong Kong Orchidee Baum

Fuyu Persimmon

In French

Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée

Fuyu Persimmon

In Spanish

árbol de orquídea Hong Kong

Fuyu caqui

In Greek

δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ

Fuyu Λωτός

In Portuguese

árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong

Fuyu Persimmon

In Polish

storczyk drzewo Hong Kong

Fuyu Persimmon

In Latin

Hong Kong Orchid ligno

Persimmon Impromptus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Ebenaceae

Genus

Bauhinia

Diospyros

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Not Available

Number of Species

7NA

1 27800

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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Fuyu Persimmon doesn't have thorns. Also Hong Kong Orchid Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Hong Kong Orchid Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuyu Persimmon has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon

Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Fuyu Persimmon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Fuyu Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuyu Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fuyu Persimmon height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon 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
Fuyu Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
Fuyu Persimmon leaf color: Green

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Fuyu Persimmon 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 Fuyu Persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuyu Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.