Bauhinia variegata

Variegated Orchid Tree, Mountain Ebony

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Vase
Attributes and features Naturalizing