Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Siberian peashrub
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub 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
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Siberian Peashrub 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 Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.