Bauhinia blakeana - Hong Kong Orchid Tree

• Medium growing tree to about 20 feet, partially deciduous.
• Gray green leaves tend to drop around the time the tree blooms, but it typically does not lose all its foliage.
• Large flower blossoms resemble those of orchids and range in color from light pink to dark purple.
• This tree has a dense umbrella shaped canopy and loves full sun, will take moderate to regular water.
• Excellent tree for use in a lawn.