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Bauhinia forficata

White Butterfly Orchid Tree

Plant photo of: Bauhinia forficata
Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mark Ryden

 

Description

This deciduous evergreen tree will grow 25' x 30' tall and has twisted branches that droop at the ends. It produces beautiful white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.