Bauhinia × blakeana
Hong Kong Orchid Tree
The Bauhinia × blakeana, commonly known as the Hong Kong Orchid Tree, is a semi-evergreen tree celebrated for its spectacular, orchid-like flowers that bloom in shades of deep magenta, pink, and purple. Its unique twin-lobed leaves add an interesting texture, while its long flowering season, from late autumn to early spring, makes it a standout feature in any landscape.
This sterile hybrid, developed in Hong Kong, is prized for its ornamental value and absence of seed pods, allowing for cleaner maintenance and better focus on its stunning floral display.
Specifications
- Height6 to 9 metres
- Width6 to 8 metres
- Native toHong Kong (hybrid origin)
- FoliageSemi-evergreen, twin-lobed leaves
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates a variety of soil types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; requires regular watering during dry periods
- ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions; frost-sensitive
Additional Features
- FlowersLarge, fragrant orchid-like flowers in shades of magenta, pink, and purple, blooming from late autumn to early spring
- UsesIdeal for feature planting, shade trees, and tropical or Mediterranean gardens
- SpacingPlant 5 to 7 metres apart for individual trees or 3 to 5 metres for grouped plantings
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; shape lightly after flowering if needed
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free with basic care
- Seasonal AppealLong flowering season adds vibrant colour to gardens during the cooler months
- VersatilitySuitable for formal, contemporary, or tropical landscapes
The Hong Kong Orchid Tree is a magnificent and elegant addition to gardens, offering months of colourful blooms and a graceful, ornamental presence perfect for enhancing landscapes.
Available Sizes
- Mature height3.0 to 6.5 m
- Canopy spread1.5 to 3.0 m
- Trunk caliper80 to 120 mm
Supplied as advanced, project-grade specimens. Sizes above are the working supply range and are confirmed against your plant schedule. Proven for Middle East coastal projects.
Project pedigree: Bauhinia blakeana is supplied as a character tree under the export procedure documented in our hero tree record. Read the record.