Bauhinia Species, White Orchid Tree

Bauhiniaaculeata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bauhinia (baw-HIN-ee-uh)
Species
aculeata (ah-kew-lee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Bauhinia affinis
Bauhinia albicans
Bauhinia albiflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Los Angeles, California

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Spring, Texas

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Crestview, FL (Zone 7b) | July 2004 | positive

Although in zones 9a and above this Bauhinia is a tree, I have successfully grown it in a container (3 gallon pot) for the past 4 years. ...Read More

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