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Camels Foot Tree in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Bauhinia Variegata 'Alba'

 

Camel's Foot Tree

Bauhinia vareigata is a small deciduous tree with large leaves and bears clusters of large, sweetly-scented, magenta or pink, orchid-like flowers with a striking yellow flash. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) for short periods but is probably best grown in a frost-free conservatory. Height, to 12m. 'Alba' is a white-flowered variety

 
plant Features
  • Camels Foot Tree likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Camels Foot Tree likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Camels Foot Tree is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Camels Foot Tree likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Camel's Foot Tree

Latin name

Bauhinia Variegata 'Alba'

type

Trees or Shrubs

family

Fabaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Camels Foot Tree likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Camels Foot Tree is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Camels Foot Tree likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Camels Foot Tree likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Camels Foot Tree is 8.00meters x 12.00meters 8.00 M 12.00 M

Bauhinia Variegata 'Alba'

Bauhinia vareigata is a small deciduous tree with large leaves and bears clusters of large, sweetly-scented, magenta or pink, orchid-like flowers with a striking yellow flash. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) for short periods but is probably best grown in a frost-free conservatory. Height, to 12m. 'Alba' is a white-flowered variety


Propogation

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Propagation of Bauhinia species is from seeds or cuttings.

 

Flowering

From Late Winter TO Early Summer

The tree begins flowering in late winter and often continues to flower into early summer.

 

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

They prefer acidic soils and do not tolerate salty conditions. Full sun exposure is preferred but they can be grown under partial sun.

 
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