Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree)

Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower cluster in close up detailed view.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) flower cluster with white petals and round green buds.

Botanical name: Bauhinia saccocalyx

Common name: Thai Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Thailand

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Small compact tree with 2-3" butterfly bi-fold leaves and clusters of small white flowers during spring - summer. Great for small yard or container. Butterfly and bee attractor. Can tolerate some freeze.

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Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and green leaves in close up.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower cluster, close up view of plant.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flower clusters in a close up image
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and green leaves on tree branch
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) white flower cluster close up on a green leafy branch
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers close up on a green branch
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers and a black insect, close up.
Bauhinia saccocalyx (Thai Orchid Tree) with white flowers close up on a green leafy branch.


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