Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
tropical environments
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
पेकॉन
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Pekannuss
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Pacanier
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Pecan
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Pecan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Bauhinia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan 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
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.