Hong Kong Orchid

Bauhinia Blakeana

Considered the most beautiful tree available! Deep rose-red, orchid-shaped blooms have a touch of white. Exceptionally long-blooming, the sterile flowers produce no seedpods, unlike Purple Orchid Tree (B. purpurea). Great choice for a flamboyant yard or garden tree. Semi-evergreen.

Light Needs: Full sun.

Watering Needs: Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established.

Average Landscape Size: Moderate grower to 20 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide.

Key Features: Fall Flowering

Blooms: Blooms late fall through early winter.

Poisonous: No.