Bauhinia variegata (Orchid-Tree)
Orchid tree is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a deciduous tree which loses its leaves before it blooms. It is known for its large, orchid-like flowers which range red to purple to pink. The bloom is followed by large seedpods which create a litter problem. It does best on dry soils in full sun and requires pruning throughout its life.
Bauhinia variegata 'candida' is a fast growing tree with two-lobed deciduous leaves and white flowers.
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French Name: Arbre aux orchidées,
Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh vair-ee-eh-GAY-tuh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: India, Viet Nam and southeastern China
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Heat Zones: 9 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
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Uses: Specimen, Shade, Pollution Tolerant / Urban, Reclamation
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Vase
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Notes
The fruit pods stay persistent on the tree.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Palmate
Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Orbiculate
Leaf Margins: Lobate
Leaf Texture: Smooth, Medium
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow, Brown
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 7 - 10
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Legume
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 10 - 20
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: 25-50 years
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Mites, Caterpillars
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Layering