Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) - Image 7

Botanical names: Bauhinia purpurea, Phanera purpurea

Common names: Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Australia and East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) with lavender flower and green leaves close up.
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) lavender flower amidst lush green leaves on a woody stem.
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Bauhinia purpurea, Purple Orchid Tree

1024 Bauhinia purpurea, Purple Orchid Tree

Purple Orchid tree, butterfly tree. Vigorous shade tree with wide canopy and showers of purple flowers from fall through winter/spring. Nice, fast growing shade tree.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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