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    • Photo of Bauhinia divaricata flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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    Bauhinia divaricata

    Also Known As

    • Bauhinia mexicana
    • Mexican Orchid Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Bauhinia divaricata plant details

    Bauhinia divaricata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bauhinia divaricata

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bauhinia divaricata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    White bloom, summer/fall.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bauhinia divaricata plant

    How to Grow Bauhinia divaricata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Bauhinia tomentosa

    aka Yellow Bell Bauhinia

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bauhinia tomentosa by Karl Gercens III
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    Bauhinia variegata

    aka Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-40'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Bauhinia variegata flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Bauhinia galpinii

    aka African Plume, Red Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bauhinia galpinii flower by Tatiana Gerus
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    Bauhinia lunarioides

    aka Anacacho Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bauhinia lunarioides foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Bauhinia tomentosa x natalensis

    aka Orchid Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Bauhinia tomentosa x natalensis form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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