{"product_id":"orchid-tree-bauhinia-variegata","title":"Orchid Tree - Bauhinia variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrchid Tree (\u003cem\u003eBauhinia variegata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a spreading flowering tree that grows 6m to 10m high and about 6m wide. Large orchid like flowers with tapering petals open in shades of hot pink, and the grey green leaves are shaped like a butterfly wing. It is a showpiece for medium to large gardens that doubles as a street tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pink orchid flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large blooms with tapering petals make a vivid display when the tree is in full flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly wing leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each grey green leaf is symmetrical in two parts, an unusual shape for a shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A short trunk and spreading branches build a broad canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy going.\u003c\/strong\u003e Average water needs, and one prune after flowering is all the shaping it asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler climates it is deciduous and flowers on leafless branches, which shows every bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it room for a 6m spread, at least 6m from buildings, paving and other trees. Its flowers are the focal point of the garden when they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet and driveway planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits wide verges and long driveways where there is space overhead, but it needs shelter from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Orchid Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is semi evergreen in tropical climates and deciduous in cooler ones, and it is marginally frost hardy once mature, so protect young trees from frost. Keep it away from the coast and from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. It will not thank you for a site that stays soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Average water needs. Water regularly through the first two summers while it establishes, and mulch around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering if you need to reduce the size, taking out crossing or crowded branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Orchid Tree as tube stock and as 300mm pots. Tubes are young plants in an 80mm deep tube that establish quickly and are the economical way to plant a tree, while the 300mm pot gives you a taller plant on day one. Stake young trees on breezy sites, and expect the first year to be about roots rather than height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower raises the tube stock and does not always have plants ready. If the tube reads sold out, use the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it is available again.\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\"\u003eMore flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees for driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eA guide to shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will Orchid Tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 6m and 10m high and about 6m wide, depending on climate and soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler climates it is deciduous, dropping its leaves in winter and flowering on the bare branches. In the tropics it is semi evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it smaller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune after flowering to reduce its size. Taking out a few crowded branches each year is easier than cutting hard in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790214889791,"sku":"BAU-VAR-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790214955327,"sku":"BAU-VAR-300MM","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/orchid-tree-bauhinia-variegata.jpg?v=1792196476","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/orchid-tree-bauhinia-variegata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}