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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