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Image of the unusual foliage on the twigs of the extremely beautiful
Bauhinia variegata candida or White Variegated Orchid tree or White
Mountain Ebony or White Butterfly Tree |
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Bauhinia variegata candida
(White Variegated Orchid Tree, White Moountain Ebony, White
Butterfly Tree) |
Synonym: Bauhinia alba, Bauhinia candida, Bauhinia variegata var.
alboflava
Origin: India
Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height:12-20'
Spacing: 6-10'
Blooms: Abundant, attractive, very fragant, large white with
lemon-green markings,
5-petalled orchid-like flowers, Winter-Spring, Summer
Foliage: Semi-evergreen (Tropical climate), deciduous (coolor
climate) Bluish-green, veined, 2 rounded lobes cleft at apex like
a twin kidney formation, slightly foldeed in the mid-rib
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Abundant till established, then regular
Uses: Specimen, landscaping
Propagation: Seeds (scarify), layering, softwood cuttings in
Winter
Caution: Tree has sharp edges, use gloves
Comments: Bauhinia variegata candida or White Variegated Orchid Tree or
White Mountain Ebony or White Mountain Butterfly Tree is a beautiful tropical medium to large shrub with interesting
flowers and foliage. It is such a beautiful sight when the
tree is in full bloom and the perfume from the flowers fill the whole
garden. Long narrow brown seedpods about 1' in length will be formed
after the flowers have finished blooming. Trim plant to train into a nice accent shrub in the landscape.
Bauhinia variegata candida is a delightful tree that enhances the beauty
of the landscaping garden. It is easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones
: 8b-11 |
