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Bauhinia mexicana

White Orchid Tree

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Description

Bauhinia is a large shrub or medium-sized tree, 10'-18' tall by 15'-25' wide. Leaves are semi-evergreen, depending on winter temperatures. White flowers bloom from middle of summer until frost, usually October or November. This Mexican native tolerates temperatures reliably down to 20 degrees F, and possibly colder. It is more tolerant of salt than most other Bauhinias.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.