Bauhinia grandidieri

Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 30' / 3.00m to 9.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded