Bauhinia purpurea

Butterfly Tree, Purple Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, purple, red
Bloom time Fall and Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
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 Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Naturalizing