Bauhinia x blakeana - Purpurea

This popular orchid tree was originally found in China, and is the floral emblem for Hong Kong. The semi- deciduous tree, will lose all leaves if in cooler climates. Leaves are consisting of 2 broad leaflets, that are fused together along the inner edges. Flowers occur from autumn through to winter, and are purple-red in colour with slight fragrance.

Height: 8 metres
Width: 6 metres
* Dimensions at maturity.

Best suited for:
A flowering & feature tree in average sized gardens.