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Bauhinia lunariodes 'Pink'

Anacacho Orchid Tree

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A open delicately small patio tree 8' x 6' . Slow to moderate growth depending upon moisture. Medium green leaves shaped like little butterflies. Flowers are tiny, pink or white and 5 petaled. Blooms spring into early summer. Quite xeric & tolerant of sun or shade. Thrives in the poorest rocky soils as well as rich acid loam. Blooms late spring into early summer. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light 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, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.