Anyone know a good site for....

[aileen_c]

tree identification? I have a friend who is tyring to figure out what this tree is in their backyard. I have a picture if need be. I have tried searching on the net but I my results are not good. Thanks!!!

 

[wildflowerschicago]

You can start at www.gardenweb.com they have MANY links to all kinds of horticultural sites and references. If nothing else works, you can always post the picture there and someone (like they do here) will pop on and answer you (just make sure you ask for the common name...some of the people like to use their Latin terms!!!)

 

[aileen_c]

Thanks Amy!! I posted there hopefully someone can identify it.

 

[mlou]

Have you looked at this website?
http://www.inspire.net/trees/

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[Eric S]

Thanks Amy!! I posted there hopefully someone can identify it.

So how about posting it here?

I am sure some of us have some green thumbs!!

 

[aileen_c]

Have you looked at this website?
http://www.inspire.net/trees/

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I did try that site...no luck. Thanks though!!

 

[aileen_c]

Ok Eric....here it is!! I have an inkling as to what it may be but would love additional input!

 

[Beth]

Really interesting leaves!

 

[LJVF]

It looks to be a variety of a Bauhinia Tree (Hong Kong Orchid Tree).

 

[aileen_c]

THAT's it!! THANK YOU!!! I just could not find the right photo to match the one my friend gave me!! THANK YOU!!!

 

[Eric S]

Yep thats it.

Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia variegata

 

[mlou]

Yep thats it.

Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Bauhinia variegata

Eric's right...

Here's a thread from last year...
http://www.flowerchat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9813&highlight=orchid+tree

I've already deleted the picture of my tree. I'll see if I can find it again.

The tree in my backyard is around 20 foot high and beatuiful when in full bloom. Boy, what a mess when it looses its leaves and small limbs.

Here in Houston they bloom from April, May to Oct, Nov...

Here's a picture of one of the trees from my parent's yard. They have white and purple trees. Notice the seed pods (each pod drops 6 to 10 seeds)...

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