Description
The Purple Orchid Tree (Bauhinia purpurea) is a vibrant, fast-growing ornamental tree celebrated for its spectacular display of fragrant, orchid-like blossoms. Its most distinctive feature is its “butterfly-shaped” leaves—large, light green, and deeply lobed at both the base and apex, resembling a camel’s hoof or cloven footprint. This tree is often used as a specimen plant or a street tree in tropical and subtropical landscapes due to its wide, spreading canopy that provides excellent shade.
Botanical Name
Bauhinia purpurea
Also Known As
Butterfly Tree | Purple Orchid Tree | Camel’s Foot | Hawaiian Orchid Tree | 洋紫荆
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Tree
Asia
3 – 8
Partial – Full Sun
Regularly
Deciduous
Perennial
20′-30′ Tall and 25′-35′ Wide
Fast
Fall
Pink, Purple, Lavender
