Bauhinia alba (candida), White orchid tree
2035 Bauhinia alba (candida), White orchid tree
Medium sized tree with abundant large fragrant white flowers with lemon-green markings that appear in winter-spring and intermittenly in summer. The tree has a short trunk, spreads branches and is marginally frost hardy. In tropical climate it is semi-evergreen, in cooler climates it is deciduous, flowering on leafless branches.
Spreading branches provide excellent shade. Abundant, fragrant white flowers adorned with subtle lemon-green markings, blooming from winter through spring and intermittently in summer.
Cold Hardy: Among the most frost-tolerant Bauhinias, thriving in temperatures as low as 26F.
Rapid Growth: Grows quickly, reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet, ideal for creating a lush, shaded area.
Attracts Pollinators: The large, showy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.
Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
Learn more: Bauhinias: trees with Orchid Flowers and Butterfly Wings
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$49.95
Plant form
Large tree taller than 20 ft
Sun exposure
Sun, Semi-Shade
USDA zone
9-10
Hardiness
25°F
Watering
Moderate watering
Growing conditions
Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone, Small backyard, Pot-growing, Indoors
More information
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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