Bauhinia ramosissima

Orchid Tree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, rock garden, specimen
Height 12' to 20' / 3.60m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America