PLANTS OF BUTTERFLY TREE - BAUHINIA PURPUREA
Spectacular flowering for this small tree. It is used mainly in gardening for its flowers. Rapid growth. The leaves are good fodder for the cattle. Hard wood used in the manufacture of tools. Tannins are obtained from the bark.
Small to medium-size semi-deciduous tree growing to 5-7 m tall. Large, heart-shaped leaves. Beautiful, fragrant flowers from pink to purple appearing on the branches before the leaves. The fruit is a striking green pod, brown when ripe that contains the seeds.
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Temperate areas, Tropical, Warm areas |
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| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Plant use | Coastal garden, Low maintenance garden, Singular, Street Tree, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Light |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Full shade, Sun |
| Watering | Little |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !