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.