Family: Caesalpiniaceae Genus: Bauhinia (baw-HIN-ee-uh) (Info) Species: forficata (for-fih-KAY-tuh) (Info)
Category: Shrubs Trees Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Blue-Green
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Unknown - Tell us
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