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Bauhninia purpurea/Purple Orchid Tree
Pinkish-purple flowers appear in fall and early winter
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Pinkish-purple flowers appear in fall and early winter
Tree generally has many flowers at a time when in bloom
A 25 foot tree in bloom
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Scientific Name:
Bauhninia purpurea
Common Name:
Purple Orchid Tree
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
20-30 feet
Spread:
20- 30 feet
Bloom time:
Fall, Winter
Flower color:
Pink, Purple
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Brown
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
The beautiful flowers appear on trees in late fall and early winter and are a sight to behold. Use as specimen plant, small shade tree near a patio, in islands in parking areas and as a street tree. Maintenace pruining necessary to keep lower branches from blocking walking space beneath the tree.