Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
River Birch
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
River Birch
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Fluss Birch
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Birch river
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
river Birch
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
river Birch
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Betula
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch 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
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.