PURPLE ORCHID TREE
Bauhinia variegata
General Notes
A delightful tree for mild winter climates. Its foliage is similar to a Redbud, and the orchid-like flowers are highly prized. It is most-often grown in southern California, as it is rather tender. Those grown in the northern central valley usually do not flower as profusely. It may require regularly scheduled light top-trimming (but not necessarily shearing) of vigorous top shoots to maintain its height below 25'. Has fragrant flower. Native to India and China.
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Purple Orchid Tree - Bauhinia variegata
Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark, J. Reimer, and DeLorenzo Inc.
Photo Locations:
Alameda Plazas and Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden - Santa Barbara, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA and San Diego, CA
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