Does the Hong Kong orchid tree bear fruit? A detailed introduction to the Hong Kong orchid tree

I. Does it bear fruit?

The Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) is different from the Chinese redbud (Cercis chinensis); the two are not the same plant. The scientific name of the Hong Kong orchid tree is Bauhinia blakeana; people in Hong Kong, China call it "zi jing hua" (Hong Kong orchid tree), and it is also known as the Hong Kong orchid tree, Lingjia flower, and Bauhinia blakeana, among other names, and it is the city flower of Hong Kong, China. The Hong Kong orchid tree usually does not bear fruit and only flowers; its peak blooming period is March to April each year. The Chinese redbud, by contrast, can bear fruit; once the fruit ripens, the seeds can be collected and used for propagation. Be careful to distinguish between the two.

II. Introduction

1. Morphology: Bauhinia blakeana is an evergreen tree, relatively tall and large, with trees about 6-10 m tall. It has many branches, as well as many slender small twigs covered with soft hairs. Its leaves are nearly round or broadly heart-shaped, leathery, about 8.5-13 cm long and about 9-14 cm wide. The upper surface of the leaves is hairless, while the lower surface has sparse short soft hairs; the petiole is about 3.5-4 cm long. Its flowers are borne in racemes, the bracts are triangular, the flower buds are spindle-shaped, and the petals are red-purple.

2. Propagation: The Hong Kong orchid tree cannot be propagated by seed; it is mainly propagated by cuttings. In addition, it can also be propagated by grafting.