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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: If hot water does not allow the seed to imbibe, nick the seed carefully and soak again in warm water.|Seed will germinate in 30-90 days.

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Bauhinia purpurea var. AlbaBauhinia purpurea

var. Alba

White Butterfly Tree, White Orchid Tree

In Stock: 5.833 lb (Total:5.833lb)

Bauhinia purpurea Alba

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5.83 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,891

Quantity:

5.83 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832060

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: If hot water does not allow the seed to imbibe, nick the seed carefully and soak again in warm water.|Seed will germinate in 30-90 days.

Discover the enchanting Bauhinia purpurea var. Alba, commonly known as White Butterfly Tree or White Orchid Tree, an exquisite addition to gardens and landscapes. Revered for its striking white, orchid-like blossoms, this deciduous beauty, belonging to the Fabaceae family, originates from Southeast Asia and has found a home in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Reaching a height of 20 to 30 feet, the tree boasts a graceful, spreading canopy that provides a vibrant showcase of its deeply lobed, butterfly-wing-shaped leaves.

White Orchid Tree is particularly celebrated for its abundant clusters of fragrant white flowers, each featuring five petals and a prominent central stamen. These blooms, appearing primarily in spring or early summer, transform outdoor spaces into breathtaking vistas, drawing in pollinators such as butterflies and bees. Its elongated seed pods follow, encapsulating the tree’s life cycle.

This ornamental tree pairs beauty with practicality, thriving in sunny, well-drained locations and requiring minimal maintenance. As a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant specimen, it excels as a focal point in parks, gardens, and street landscapes. Bauhinia purpurea var. Alba is not simply a tree; it’s an experience, infusing your environment with elegance and a touch of the tropics.