Bauhinia lunariodes 'Pink'
Anacacho Orchid Tree
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.