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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.
Use
Street Tree, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden
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Description
Purple flowers.
Flowering
| Flower colour | Pink |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Fragrant | Flower |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Semi-deciduous |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Bauhinia purpurea |
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When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Street Tree, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden |
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| Exposure | Sun, Full shade |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil type | Fertile, Light |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Tropical, Warm areas, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Little |
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