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About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree

Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Strawberry Tree
About Strawberry Tree and Hong Kong Orchid Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Tree   
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia   
Mediterranean   
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
tropical environments   
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
8-9   
AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-6   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33
Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet   
White, Light Pink   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Red   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Orbiculate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Requires regular watering   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
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   
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
Yes   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Bees, Birds   
Hummingbirds   
Allergy
Not Available   
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Antioxidants   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds   
Fruits   
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food   
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
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   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana   
ARBUTUS 'Marina'   
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree   
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree   
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़   
झरबेरी पेड़   
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum   
Erdbeerbaum   
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée   
arbousier   
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong   
Árbol de fresa   
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ   
φράουλα δέντρο   
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong   
medronheiro   
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong   
Strawberry Tree   
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno   
arbutus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fabales   
Ericales   
Family
Fabaceae   
Ericaceae   
Genus
Bauhinia   
Arbutus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
7   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree. Hong Kong Orchid Tree doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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