The difference between redbud tree and redbud flower

1. Difference of blades

The leaves of the Bauhinia tree are papery, nearly round or triangular in shape, about 5-10 cm long, the width is similar to or slightly shorter than the length, and both sides are usually hairless. The tenderer leaves are green, with only the petioles slightly purple. The edges are membranous and transparent, which can be clearly seen when they are fresh.

The leaves of Bauhinia are leathery, nearly round or broadly heart-shaped, about 8.5-13 cm long and 9-14 cm wide. They are hairless on the upper side and have short soft hairs on the lower side. The petioles are covered with brown short soft hairs.

2. The difference between flowers

The flowers of the Bauhinia tree are purple or pink in color, growing in bunches of 2 to 10. They grow on old branches and trunks, with more on the trunks and fewer on the tender branches as they go up.

The inflorescence of Bauhinia is a raceme, and sometimes it is branched into a panicle. The color is purple or red, the flower is as big as a palm, and the 5 petals are arranged evenly, which is very beautiful.

3. Fruit Difference

The fruit of the Bauhinia tree is flat and long. The color is green and the fruiting period is from August to October. The Bauhinia flower usually only blooms but does not bear fruit, and its peak flowering period is from March to April.