Bauhinia acuminata, Bauhinia racemosa, Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid

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Bauhinia acuminata, Bauhinia racemosa, Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid

Bauhinia acuminata, Bauhinia racemosa
Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae
Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid
Origin: Malaysia, now widely cultivated in the Asian tropics
large shrub 5-10 ft

Semi-deciduous large shrub or small tree with white butterfly-like flowers, everblooming (Flower season: Spring through fall). Drought tolerant. Bauhinia acuminata is very sensitive to cold wind; while similar looking Bauhinia racemosa (with pointed petals) is hardier species. Pea shaped pod with 4 to 6 seeds. See article about this plant.

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Bauhinia racemosa

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2032 Bauhinia acuminata - Dwarf White Orchid Tree
Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia - rare shrub with spectacular flowers. Protect from cold winds.
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3 gal pot

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2787 Bauhinia acuminata - seeds
Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia. Semi-deciduous large shrub or small tree with white butterfly-like flowers, ever-blooming (Flowering season: Spring through fall). Drought tolerant very tender to cold.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

5 Pack(s) in stock

3.95

3950 Bauhinia racemosa - Dwarf White Orchid Tree
Dwarf White Orchid Tree, rare white Bauhinia - rare shrub with spectacular flowers. Leaves are more pointed than B. acuminata; petals are longer. This species seem to be hardier than B. acuminata.
This item is certified for shipping to California.

1 gal pot

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3371 Bauhinia racemosa - seeds
Apta-Bhosa. A small size attractive tree with pure white flowers. Very similar to Bauhinia acuminata, but petals ire pointed, and the plant is more cold hardy.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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