Item Tag: Purple Orchid Tree

Purple Orchid Tree, Bauhinia Purpurea, Tree Seeds Tropical, Fast Growth, Showy Fragrant Flowers, Shade Tree, Street Tree Purple Orchid Tree is a fast growing tropical that grows to 35 feet in height and 35 feet wide. The slender trunks of the Orchid Tree are topped with arching branches and are clothed in large, two-lobed (Butterfly shaped) light green leaves, 2 to 4 inches long. It is deciduous and is known to be evergreen in warmer climates. Orchid Tree blooms in the fall, before the leaves drop, with many showy, long lasting and delightfully fragrant, orchid like flowers. Flowers are five inches wide with purple, pink and lavender petals, creating a vivid splash of color in the autumn landscape. This spectacular flower display makes the Orchid Tree a favorite for specimen plantings. The flowers are followed by slender, brown, flat seedpods, 6 to 12 inches long, which usually persist on the tree throughout the winter. This tree is stunning in the front yard when in bloom. Large enough to create a mass to separate houses or to shade a side yard. Use as a single specimen in tropical landscapes and other composition featuring exotic plants. Other Names: Purple Bauhinia, Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Purple Camel’s Foot, Hawaiian Orchid Tree. Zone: 9 to 11 Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Deciduous to Evergreen Family: Leguminosae Native Range: Southern Asia Height: 30 to 35 feet Spread: 30 to 35 feet Shape: Symmetrical; Vase to Rounded Bloom Time: September Bloom Color: Pink-Purple Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Moderate Salt Tolerance: Moderate Water: Moderate Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: well-drained, clay; sand; loam; acidic; slightly alkaline. Culture: Pruning is needed to develop a strong structure. Sowing Bauhinia Purpurea Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: None Stratify: None Germination: Sow 1” Deep, Keep Moist, (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the “Add to Cart “only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eBay invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. Plant and plant materials including seeds may be restricted from importing to your country. Please check with your customs agency and or post office before purchasing. Upon purchasing this item Buyer accepts the risk of item being confiscated and/or destroyed by customs and Seller will not be held liable for this. If you are on my exclusion list it is because: “Plant and plant materials including seeds” are restricted from importing to your country, it is enforced by your country and there is a high rate of customs checking for this. Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Tracking is not available for International items. International mail varies from 10 to 30 business days (postal working days) and some countries require certain International items to be picked up at your post office. Upon processing your order, you will be sent a customs number, your shipping date and your shipping address, which you will need in order to retrieve it from your post office if you are required to do so. If these are not picked up in a reasonable time they may be returned or discarded. All mail items are subject to inspection by customs when crossing into another country. If stopped for inspection this will cause serious delays in receiving your item(s). You may or may not be notified of this. This may require you to pick up your package from your post office.