Bauhinia variegata (Orchid tree) - Image 3

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Botanical names: Bauhinia variegata, Phanera variegata

Common names: Orchid tree, Purple orchid tree, Mountain ebony, Poor Man's orchid

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: India and China

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant


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