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| Bauhinia purpurea Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree Origin: Australia and East Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Nice landscape tree, good shade tree for summer. Bauhinias were named in honor of the brothers Bauhin, Swiss botanists of the 16th-17th century. Their characteristic twin lobed leaves give them a definite tropical look. Sensitive to chlorosis, treat with iron chelate. Although not generally necessary, they can be pruned after flowering. Flowers are fragrant. |
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