Bauhinia acuminata (Dwarf White Orchid Tree)

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

Botanical name: Bauhinia acuminata

Common names: Dwarf White Orchid Tree, White Bauhinia, Kaa-long, Snowy Orchid

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Malaysia, now widely cultivated in the Asian tropics

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersDeciduous plant

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. Pea shaped pod with 4 to 6 seeds. See article about this plant.

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