Purple Orchid Tree, Orchid Tree, Ebony Wood, Mountain Ebony, Camel's Foot Tree, Kuchnar, Bauhinia purpurea, Bauhinia chinensis
Prized for its orchid-like flowers, Bauhinia variegata (Orchid Tree) is a small semi-evergreen to deciduous shrub or tree with a spreading canopy of light green leaves, 6-8 in. long (15-20 cm), deeply cleft at the apex and base, and resembling butterfly wings. Blooming profusely from late winter to early spring, ravishing orchid-like, bright pink, purple and white flowers, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), shine against the foliage and attract hummingbirds. Showy, they are borne in small clusters near the stem tips and feature five unequal petals, each narrowed to a claw. They are followed by flat, sharp-beaked pods, 12 in. long (30 cm). The foliage may drop in fall or persist into winter. A beautiful specimen shrub for the border or street tree for tropical, sub-tropical, and fairly frost-free areas (tolerates light frosts and temperatures down to 22°F or -6°C).
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Common names | Ebony Wood, Orchid Tree, Mountain Ebony |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid), Winter |
Height | 20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Common names | Ebony Wood, Orchid Tree, Mountain Ebony |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid), Winter |
Height | 20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
Spread | 20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Bauhinia variegata (Orchid Tree) do I need for my garden?
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