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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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Photos (104)

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This deciduous tree typically reaches a mature height of 20 to 30 feet with an equal spread, image 84
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tropical flair to landscapes with its heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring bloom; are, image 81
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — 'Candida' can tolerate occasional cold snaps down to about 25°F (~ -4°C)
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — but its breathtaking springtime bloom more than compensates for this minor drawback; is a, image 97
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils; tree for full or half, image 79
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — This floral show can last for several weeks; orchid-like white flowers
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — approximately 3 to 5 inches across
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 53
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — which may require some seasonal cleanup; when presenting this tree to the client, image 96
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — are composed of five delicate petals and boast a pleasant fragrance; it is important to remind, image 64
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — which may require some seasonal cleanup; when presenting this tree to the client, image 71
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — exhibits drought tolerance; consider the White Orchid Tree's moderate growth rate and its preference for
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Bauhinia variegata 'Candida' becomes a focal point with its prolific display of pure white
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tree with white blooms; this floral show can last for several weeks
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — it is important to remind them of its potential to drop petals and seed pods; bauhinia variegata, image 95
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — but its breathtaking springtime bloom more than compensates for this minor drawback; is a captivating
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating specimen that offers both aesthetic charm and shade in the landscape; it, image 83
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tree with white blooms
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Bauhinia variegata 'Candida' becomes a focal point with its prolific display of pure white, image 62
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — white flowers in the garden; is a captivating specimen that offers both aesthetic charm and, image 98
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — providing a well-proportioned canopy of distinctive; exhibits drought tolerance, image 85
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils; tree for full or half, image 54
White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating deciduous tree; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, it prefers well-drained soils, image 51
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