A mature Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) growing in a residential garden bed

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Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Bauhinia x blakeana · Tree

Hong Kong Orchid Tree is a fast-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 12–20 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect pink, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and winter.

USDA zones: 9-11
Sun: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Medium
Mature size: 12–20 ft
Spacing: 6–12 ft
Growth rate: Fast
Maintenance: Medium
Soil: Well-drained, Moist
Foliage: Green
Bloom color: Pink, Purple, Red
Bloom season: Fall, Spring, Winter
Native to: China

Will it survive your winters?

We score Hong Kong Orchid Tree’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.

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