Botanical Name: Bauhinia galpinii (B. punctata)
Common Name: Red bauhinia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape sprawling, semi-trailing, semi-climbing plant with long, flexible branches and unusual 2-lobed leaves; plant form makes a natural espalier Height 3-4' Spread to 15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; thrives in warm, sunny areas Soil prefers well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 18-23) Morphology: Leaves rounded, lobed, less than halfway into center, smooth, light green to 2-1/2" across – 2 lobes per leaf Flowers brick red, legume flower 2-1/2" across in racemes blooms during hottest part of summer Fruit brown pod to 4" long, 1" wide Propagation: seed; must be scarified for prompt germination Usage: excellent espalier, climbing vine or sprawling shrub – used for unusual leaf shape, flowers and form; excellent summer bloomer in subtropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering average water, thrives with deep infrequent watering Fertilizing balanced, acid fertilizer in spring Pruning head back to control size - can be pruned to any form Pests/Diseases chlorosis if drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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