Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Smokebush
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Smokebush
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Smokebush
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Smokebush
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Smokebush
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Smokebush
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Smokebush
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Smokebush
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Smokebush and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.