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 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 13, 18 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 20 - 35 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 35 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
