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

Synonym:Bauhinia albicans

Synonym:Bauhinia albiflora

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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

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