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Bauhinia blakeana
Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia · Fabaceae
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia blakeana) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 10 m high and 8 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Bauhinia
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Bauhinia blakeana belongs to the Bauhinia genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
10 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Bauhinia blakeana observation photograph — GBIF · Pavel Smirnov · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/