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Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Genus: Bauhinia (baw-HIN-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh) (Info)
 3 vendors have this plant for sale.
8 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Aromatic
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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| By Floridian
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Profile:4 positives
3 neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating |
Author |
Comment |
| Positive |
Nurafey |
On May 28, 2003, Nurafey from Fairbanks, AK
(Zone 1) wrote:This is a fast growing pretty tree that easily sows it's own seeds around it. It is very easy to grow from seed. It does look it's best if it is cut back every fall. It will have loads of orchid-like flowers every year. I liked it for it's Oriental look, which suits my tastes well. |
| Neutral |
nicole_jaye |
On May 14, 2004, nicole_jaye from Alamo, TX wrote: Let you know I live in deep south Texas and my neighbor has an Orchid Tree. I am surprised it acctually grew down here in the heat. I'll try to get a picture of it |
| Positive |
WalterT |
On May 15, 2004, WalterT from San Diego, CA
(Zone 10a) wrote:The Purple Orchid tree (B. variegata, B. purpurea) is hardy down to about 22 F. Flowers are 2-3" wide with colors ranging from light pink to orchid purple.
(Information from the Sunset Western Garden Book (c) 2001.)
WTH. |
| Neutral |
MotherNature4 |
On May 15, 2004, MotherNature4 from Bartow, FL
(Zone 9a) wrote:The only time B. purpurea is attractive is when it is in bloom. The rest of the year it usually suffers from a lack of minor elements shown by its unattractive yellowed leaves. |
| Positive |
Two_and_a_cat |
On May 21, 2006, Two_and_a_cat from Titusville, FL wrote: Grows very well here in Titusville, FL. It procreates without assistance, thank you very much! It is so beautiful in March/April when it blooms. It is partialy shaded by a live oak and water oak. It gets 30 minutes of water, twice a week. |
| Neutral |
frostweed |
On Jan 4, 2007, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree, Mountain Ebony, Geranium Tree, Purple Bauhinia Bauhinia purpurea is Naturalized in Texas and other States. |
| Positive |
Anita_Challis |
On Apr 23, 2008, Anita_Challis from Chandler, AZ wrote: This plant grows well in Zone 9b (Chandler AZ). It survives the winter cold okay, even though it lost the canopy 2 years ago in a hard frost but the roots survived and grew a new 6 ft canopy in 12 months.
The tree needs regular watering during the summer months and feed 1x per month with iron to prevent chlorosis during the growing season and summer months. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Chandler, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona (2 reports)
Queen Creek, Arizona
Long Beach, California
Sacramento, California
San Diego, California
Stamford, Connecticut
Bartow, Florida
Deltona, Florida
Eustis, Florida
Lakeland, Florida
Lutz, Florida
Miami, Florida
North Fort Myers, Florida
Odessa, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Titusville, Florida
Honomu, Hawaii
Lafayette, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Poplarville, Mississippi
Alamo, Texas
Beaumont, Texas
Houston, Texas
Humble, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Spring, Texas
Woodway, Texas
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