White Orchid Tree
Bauhinia Variegata 'Candida'
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
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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