{"product_id":"alba-white-orchid-tree-bauhinia-variegata-alba","title":"Alba White Orchid Tree - Bauhinia variegata 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlba White Orchid Tree (\u003cem\u003eBauhinia variegata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') is a broad, spreading flowering tree that grows to about 8m high and 6m wide. Large white flowers shaped like moth orchids cover its branches in late winter and early spring, with softly fragrant blooms returning on and off through summer. Soft grey green, heart shaped leaves complete a fine shade tree for a medium to large garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid shaped flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large white blooms with a soft fragrance, held along the length of the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peak flowering comes in late winter and early spring, with more flowers on and off through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare branches.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler climates the tree is deciduous and flowers on leafless wood, so every bloom shows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart shaped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large, soft grey green leaves are an attraction in their own right when the tree is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to look after.\u003c\/strong\u003e Average water needs and little fuss once it has settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The short trunk and broad crown cast good shade over a lawn or patio. Give it 6m from buildings, paving and other trees so the crown can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the late winter flowers can be seen from the house. Keep it out of strong wind and away from the coast, which it does not suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alba White Orchid Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in a spot protected from strong wind. It is semi evergreen in tropical climates and deciduous in cooler ones, and it is only marginally frost hardy, so shelter young trees from frost. It is not suited to coastal planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Avoid low spots that stay waterlogged after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Average water needs. Water deeply and regularly through the first two summers while the roots establish, mulch around the base, and it will then need little extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easily maintained. Prune after flowering to shape the crown or to keep the tree to the size your garden can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alba White Orchid Tree as tube stock, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots. Tubes are young plants in an 80mm deep tube that establish quickly and are the economical way to start a tree, while the 200mm and 300mm pots give you a taller plant to begin with. Stake young trees on breezy sites, and expect modest height in the first year while the roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. A sold out tube simply means none is ready today: press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best shade trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Alba get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m high and 6m wide, with a short trunk and a broad spreading crown. Plan for the full spread before you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is semi evergreen in tropical climates and deciduous in cooler ones. Where it loses its leaves, the flowers open on bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it. It is not suited to coastal planting and needs protection from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790214529343,"sku":"BAU-VAR-ALBA-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790214594879,"sku":"BAU-VAR-ALBA-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790214627647,"sku":"BAU-VAR-ALBA-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alba-white-orchid-tree-bauhinia-variegata-alba.jpg?v=1792196467","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alba-white-orchid-tree-bauhinia-variegata-alba","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}