Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree)

Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree) pink foliage clusters hanging down from a tree branch close up.

Botanical name: Maniltoa lenticellata

Common names: Silk Handkerchief Tree, Cascading Bean, Native Handkerchief Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: New Guinea

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

New leaves are folded inside dull red bracts and then released in a spectacular cascade of white foliage.

Similar plants: Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree)


Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree) pink foliage plant hanging down from green tree branches
Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree) copper orange leaves hanging from a tree branch close up
Maniltoa lenticellata (Silk Handkerchief Tree) dense pink foliage tree standing tall with green leaves


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