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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

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') — This low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — which may require some seasonal cleanup

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This floral show can last for several weeks; orchid-like white flowers, image 65

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating deciduous tree; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils, image 76

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — which may require some seasonal cleanup; when presenting this tree to the client

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — consider the White Orchid Tree's moderate growth rate and its preference for full sun to partial shade; this

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Bauhinia variegata 'Candida' becomes a focal point with its prolific display of pure white, image 87

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — are composed of five delicate petals and boast a pleasant fragrance

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — consider the White Orchid Tree's moderate growth rate and its preference for full sun to partial, image 66

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tree for full or half; but its breathtaking springtime bloom more than compensates for this, image 75

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — ranging between 4 to 6 inches in diameter; tree with white blooms

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, image 78

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating deciduous tree; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — exhibits drought tolerance; consider the White Orchid Tree's moderate growth rate and its, image 92

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This deciduous tree typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 feet with an equal spread

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating specimen that offers both aesthetic charm and shade in the landscape; it reaches up to

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — 'Candida' can tolerate occasional cold snaps down to about 25°F (~ -4°C); white flowers, image 93

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida'

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — 'Candida' can tolerate occasional cold snaps down to about 25°F (~ -4°C); white flowers in the garden

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — exhibits drought tolerance

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — it is important to remind them of its potential to drop petals and seed pods

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant; scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida', image 55

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — it is important to remind them of its potential to drop petals and seed pods; bauhinia variegata 'Candida'

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — orchid-like white flowers

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Malcolm Manners from Lakeland FL, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Geoff McKay from Palmerston North, CC BY 2.0 · source
കാക്കര, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Anoopan at Malayalam Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5 · source
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