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LCSD Edutainment Channel Camel's Foot Tree | Flower Appreciation
Introduction
There are over 1600 parks and gardens under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) across Hong Kong. Featuring green canopies and seasonal blooms all year round, such parks and gardens draw crowds of flower viewers taking pictures during flowering seasons. Among an array of flowering plants, some species are in particular popular with visitors. To facilitate members of the public to appreciate flowers in a timely manner, we will make available on this website the information on those beloved species, including Red Leaves, Purple Tabebuia, Cherry Blossoms, Yellow Pui, Camel's Foot Tree, Rhododendron, Lotus Flower, Queen Crape Myrtle and Hong Kong Orchid Tree.
Camel's Foot Tree
Scientific Name : Bauhinia variegata
Native to the South China area, it is a deciduous tree in the family Caesalpiniaceae with a height up to 15 metres, bearing violet or paler flowers that have conspicuous dark purple and yellowish-green strips on upper petals. Camel's Foot Tree blossoms in March with gorgeous flowers and a light fragrance, usually reaching full bloom before the emergence of new foliage. The blooming flowers dye the tree crown pink, helping create pleasant views comparable to those of Cherry blossoms and hence making them highly popular among flower lovers. It is commonly used in roadside and garden landscaping projects.
Getting Here About 80 Camel’s Foot Trees are planted outside the 7-a-side soccer pitch at the Cherry Street Park. In full bloom, a sea of pink flowers is exactly what one can see, creating a mesmerisingly lovely scene comparable to that of cherry blossoms in Japan and hence bringing back crowds of visitors year after year.
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Hong Kong Velodrome Park is renowned for its extensive central lawn for the public’s enjoyment. About 12 Camel’s Foot Trees are planted in the Park. When in full bloom, clusters of light pink flowers will decorate the trees, adding a touch of romance to the Park.
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Located along Shing Mun River in the town centre of Sha Tin, Sha Tin Park features gardens of varying styles, with about 30 Camel’s Foot Trees planted around. The pink blossoms look charming, in particular in a blue sky with drifting white clouds, thereby attracting visitors to take photos.
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