Bauhinia aculeata

White Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Vase
Attributes and features Naturalizing