5 White Orchid Tree Seeds

White Orchid Tree - Bauhinia Variegata Alba Seeds A medium-sized tree with abundant large fragrant white flowers with lemon-green markings that appear in winter-spring and intermittently in summer. The tree has a short trunk, spreads branches, and is marginally frost-hardy. In tropical climates it is semi-evergreen, in cooler climates it is deciduous, flowering on leafless branches. The plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling. Prefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, requiring a warm sheltered position in full sun. When grown in warm Temperate zones, this species can withstand short periods of temperatures as low as -5°c. In Britain, it is only likely to succeed outdoors in the very mildest parts of the country, and even then would probably require the protection of a south-facing wall. There are some cultivars, developed for their ornamental value. Genus - BauhiniaSpecies - VariegataVariety - albaCommon name - White Orchid TreeOther names