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About Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud

Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Western Redbud
About Western Redbud and Hong Kong Orchid Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Tree   
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia   
Western United States, California   
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
tropical environments   
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden   
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
8-10   
AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-9   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23   
Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet   
Magenta   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Bronze   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Gold, Sienna, Rose   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Heart-shaped   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   
Early Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
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   
occasional watering once established   
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   
Clay, Loam   
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   
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   
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt   
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   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Bees, Birds   
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available   
Allergy
Not Available   
Mild Allergen   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Used in parkland, Water gardening   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
soil stabilisation   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds   
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds   
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food   
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets   
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   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana   
CERCIS occidentalis   
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree   
California Redbud, Western Redbud   
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़   
Western Redbud   
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum   
West Redbud   
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée   
Redbud Western   
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong   
Redbud Occidental   
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ   
Δυτική κουτσουπιά   
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong   
Redbud ocidental   
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong   
Zachodnia Redbud   
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno   
Western Cercis   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fabales   
Fabales   
Family
Fabaceae   
Fabaceae   
Genus
Bauhinia   
Cercis   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Not Available   
Cercideae   
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae   
Caesalpinioideae   
Number of Species
7   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud

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

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud Physical Information

Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud are as follows:

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud

Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud pruning is done 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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