New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Orchid Tree |
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Bauhinia |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: pod containing 4 to 6 seeds |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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| Need Id please by anole | Apr 4, 2016 2:22 PM | 12 |
