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White Orchid Tree

Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida'

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Overview

The White Orchid Tree, Bauhinia variegata 'Candida', is a captivating deciduous tree, cherished for its large, fragrant, orchid-like white flowers. It reaches up to 20-40 feet tall and spreads 10-20 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils. This low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant, tropical flair to landscapes with its heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring bloom.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating deciduous tree
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — approximately 3 to 5 inches across, image 63White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tropical flair to landscapes with its heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring bloom; are composed of fiveWhite Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tropical flair to landscapes with its heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring bloom; are, image 56White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — providing a well-proportioned canopy of distinctiveWhite Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — are composed of five delicate petals and boast a pleasant fragrance; it is important to remind, image 89White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida'; which may require some seasonal cleanup, image 82+97

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating deciduous tree
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — approximately 3 to 5 inches across, image 63
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tropical flair to landscapes with its heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring bloom; are composed of five
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tropical flair to landscapes with its heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring bloom; are, image 56
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — providing a well-proportioned canopy of distinctive
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — are composed of five delicate petals and boast a pleasant fragrance; it is important to remind, image 89
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida'; which may require some seasonal cleanup, image 82
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Bauhinia variegata 'Candida' becomes a focal point with its prolific display of pure white; tropical flair
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida'; which may require some seasonal cleanup, image 57
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — approximately 3 to 5 inches across, image 38
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — orchid-like white flowers; ranging between 4 to 6 inches in diameter, image 52
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This deciduous tree typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 feet with an equal spread, image 59
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tree for full or half
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This floral show can last for several weeks
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This deciduous tree typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 feet with an equal spread; providing a
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — ranging between 4 to 6 inches in diameter; tree with white blooms, image 61
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — When presenting this tree to the client; this low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant, image 94
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — It reaches up to 20-40 feet tall and spreads 10-20 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant; scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida'
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — orchid-like white flowers; ranging between 4 to 6 inches in diameter, image 102
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — it is important to remind them of its potential to drop petals and seed pods; bauhinia variegata, image 70
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — 'Candida' can tolerate occasional cold snaps down to about 25°F (~ -4°C); white flowers, image 68
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — providing a well-proportioned canopy of distinctive; exhibits drought tolerance
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — are composed of five delicate petals and boast a pleasant fragrance; it is important to remind them of its
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