Bauhinia variegata - orchid tree

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Unmissable in full bloom and attractive in leaf, with showy pink orchid-like flowers and leaves shaped like a butterfly wing. This tropical tree has a short trunk, spreading branches and is marginally frost hardy when mature.

Bauhinia variegata - orchid tree
DESCRIPTION: Large orchid-like flowers have tapering petals in shades of hot pink. The grey-green leaves are symmetrical in two parts like a butterfly wing. The tree has a short trunk, spreading branches and is marginally frost hardy. In tropical climates it is semi-evergreen, in cooler climates it is deciduous, flowering on leafless branches.
USE IN: Ideal used as a shade tree in medium to large gardens; street tree; feature tree.
LOCATION: Plant in a full sun/part shade position in the garden in well drained soil.
CARE: Easily maintained with average water needs. Protect from strong wind, not suited to coastal planting. Prune after flowering if you need to reduce the size.
HEIGHT AND WIDTH: 6-10m H x 6m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide

Plants For StateACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,TAS,VIC,WA
In Stock more than 12 weeks
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