Purple Bauhinia (Bauhinia purpurea) Deciduous Tree - Ornamental Trees. The Purple Bauhinia botanically belongs to the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae. It is native to various regions of the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. It is a deciduous tree, small to medium size, with a height of up to about 10 m. It has a fast growth rate, erect habit, spherical or vase shape of regular outline and medium density canopy. The leaves are alternate, simple, smooth, orbiculate, with lobed margins, and are green in colour. The monoecious fragrant flowers, which appear in autumn, are pinkish-purple in colour, strongly resembling those of the orchid, and are borne on a raceme inflorescence. The Purple Bauhinia is an easy-to-grow plant. It can be established in a variety of outdoor environments as it adapts to almost any soil type, as long as it has excellent drainage, and in areas with mild winters. It can be used in both gardening and landscape architecture as a solitary plant of particular beauty, in group plantings and compositions. Thanks to its high resistance to salt sprays, it is even planted in seaside gardens.
► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the tree, such as the size of the pot, its height, and age. Large trees are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.
| FOLIAGE | Deciduous | |
| HEIGHT | 8.00 - 10.00 m | |
| DIAMETER | 8.00 - 10.00 m | |
| EXPOSURE | Sun, Half-Shade | |
| MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From -1 to -4 °C | |
| WATERING | Little | |
| SOIL | Medium | |
| SOIL pH | Acidic to Neutral (6 - 7.5) | |
| FLOWERS | Pink-Purple | |
| FLOWERING SEASON | Autumn | |
| SEASIDE PLANTING | Yes |
| Plants | |
| Plants Category | Outdoor Plants |
| Plants Type | Ornamental Trees |
| Genus | Bauhinia |
| Species | purpurea |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Leaves Color | Green |
| Autumn Foliage Color | Green |
| Color of Flowers | Pink-Purple |
| Flowering | September-November |
| Fragance | Yes |
| Fruit | Brown Legume |
| Soil | Sand, Loam, Clay, Excellent Drainage |
| pH of Soil | Range: 6 - 7.5. Optimum: 6.5 - 7. |
| Irrigation | Little |
| Thorns | No |
| Toxicity | The plant is not toxic |
| Respiratory Allergies | No |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Uses | Parks and Gardens, Boulevards, Windbreaks, Coastal areas |