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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.