About This Product
Botanical Name: Bauhinia purpurea
Common Name: Purple Orchid Tree, Butterfly Tree
A semi-evergreen to deciduous, small flowering tree with a rounded crown and broad, butterfly-shaped leaves. Showy purple-pink, orchid-like flowers appear in fall and early winter, followed by narrow pods. A useful accent or patio tree for warm sites with good drainage and moderate establishment water.
USDA Zone: Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 16 - 24; H1, H2
Sunset Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Mature Height: 20 - 35 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 30 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate
