Hong Kong Orchid (Bauhinia X blakeana)

The Hong Kong Orchid is a sterile hybrid of the Orchid tree making it more yard friendly as it does not drop messy pods in the fall. This tree is considered one of the most beautiful of the Orchid trees with its showy green leaves and dramatic purple-red flowers which bloom late fall through early winter. The tree prefers full sun but can handle light shade as well growing to 20 feet tall and spreading up to 25 feet wide.