Photos of The Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Bauhinia blakeana

The Hong Kong Orchid Trees (Bauhinia blakeana) are a common part of the Honolulu landscape, as a popular ornamental tree with beautiful purplish pink flowers and a thick green foliage. These photos were taken by Petter Johansen on the 22nd of January 2012 of a Hong Kong Orchid Tree standing in full bloom Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Yellow Waiawi By Petter Johansen

Yellow Waiawi on Yellow by Petter Johansen 2012

Yellow Waiawi By Petter Johansen

This dried floral creation was made by Petter Johansen it is yellow strawberry guava (Psidium lucidum) also known as Waiawi in Hawaiian, all placed on a environmental friendly yellow construction paper background and a multi-colored board closed off with a 14" by 11" blue-gray metal frame..