Tropicals, Woody > Bauhinia > Bauhinia variegata > Bauhinia variegata var. variegata
Bauhinia variegata
var. variegata
Mountain Ebony
| Family |
| Fabaceae |
| Genus |
| Bauhinia |
| Species |
| variegata |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Variety |
| variegata |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -7 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20 - 30 |
| Height |
| 12 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Frequently used in ornamental gardens in warm climates. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in rich, moist but well-draining soil in full sun. It is recommended to apply a fertilizer every year, especially in poor soils. Water plentifully in growth and reduce water during the winter. |
| Shape |
| Tree with spreading branches. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves to 20 cm long, simply and sparsely hairy on the veins beneath. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are approximately 6 cm in diameter, pale magenta to indigo (often with streaks or spots), or occasionally white. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit to 30 x 2.5 cm, laterally flattened and woody. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed, simple layering or grafting. |
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