Bauhinia purpurea (aka Bauhinia variegata) - Purple Orchid Tree
- Also sometimes sold as Bauhinia variegata.
- Deciduous to semi-deciduous tree which grows to about 20-35 feet tall and wide.
- Flowers are slightly fragrant and tend to bloom in winter to spring.
- Requires full sun and moderate to regular water.
- Excellent tree for use in a lawn or as a street tree.
- Can be grown as a multi stemmed tree or with a single trunk.
Common Name:
Purple Orchid Tree
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Exposure:
Full sun
Partial Shade
Water Needs:
Medium
Height:
Tall
Plant Type:
Tree
Landscape Use:
Border
Deciduous/Evergreen:
Semi-evergreen
Flowering Season:
Fall
Winter
Flower Color:
White
Magenta
1 Gallon:
6.50
5 Gallon:
24.50
15 Gallon:
79.00
24" Box:
190.00
36" Box:
550.00