Bauhinia variegata 'Alba' (White orchid tree)

Bauhinia variegata, White orchid tree, White Mountain Ebony
Bauhinia alba

Botanical name: Bauhinia variegata

Common names: White orchid tree, White Mountain Ebony

Cultivar: 'Alba'

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: India

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Medium sized tree with abundant large fragrant white flowers with lemon-green markings that appear in winter-spring and intermittenly in summer. The tree has a short trunk, spreads branches and is marginally frost hardy. In tropical climate it is semi-evergreen, in cooler climates it is deciduous, flowering on leafless branches.

Spreading branches provide excellent shade. Abundant, fragrant white flowers adorned with subtle lemon-green markings, blooming from winter through spring and intermittently in summer.

Cold Hardy: Among the most frost-tolerant Bauhinias, thriving in temperatures as low as 26F. ​

Rapid Growth: Grows quickly, reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, ideal for creating a lush, shaded area. ​

Attracts Pollinators: The large, showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.​

Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. ​

Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings


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