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 9–10Climate 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

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — approximately 3 to 5 inches across, image 38

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') — 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') — scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata 'Candida'; which may require some seasonal cleanup, image 57

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — tree with white blooms; this floral show can last for several weeks, image 74

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') — 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; tree for full or half, image 54

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — is a captivating specimen that offers both aesthetic charm and shade in the landscape; it, image 58

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') — exhibits drought tolerance; consider the White Orchid Tree's moderate growth rate and its, image 67

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') — white flowers in the garden; is a captivating specimen that offers both aesthetic charm and, image 73

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

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') — When presenting this tree to the client; this low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant

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

White Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida') — but its breathtaking springtime bloom more than compensates for this minor drawback; is a, image 72

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') — 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') — When presenting this tree to the client; this low-maintenance beauty adds an elegant, image 69

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

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