Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) magenta flower close up with five petals and white center
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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

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.

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

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Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) magenta flower close up against blurred green leaves background
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Bauhinia purpurea close up image of magenta orchid flower with white streaks
Bauhinia purpurea light pink flower close up with green butterfly shaped leaves
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) pink flower with green leaves on branch close up
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) purple flower with curved petals in a close up view.
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) with lavender flower and green leaves close up.
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) close up showing pink flower petals and green foliage leaves.
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) with pink flowers and dense green leaves on tree
Bauhinia purpurea purple flower with long narrow petals in a close up view
Bauhinia purpurea pink flower close up with curved petals and long stamens
Bauhinia purpurea pink flower close up with narrow curved petals on green leaves.
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) pink flower close up with green leaves attached to woody stem
Bauhinia purpurea pink flower close up with five petals and thin curved stamens
Bauhinia purpurea (Orchid Tree) pink flower clusters on a large weeping tree plant


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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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