Bauhinia variegata 'Alba' (White orchid tree) - Video 1

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
Bauhinia alba
Bauhinia alba (candida)- White Orchid Tree - is the most cold hardy of all bauhinias. It is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree with short trunk and spreading branches that provide excellent shade.


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