Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late 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
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA blakeana
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Willow Oak
In Hindi
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
Overcup ओक
In German
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
Overcup Oak
In French
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
Overcup Roble
In Greek
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
Overcup Oak
In Polish
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Oryza
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak
Season and care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak Physical Information
Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak 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
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak
Care of Hong Kong Orchid Tree and Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.