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

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