Bauhinia purpurea (Standard) - Purple Orchid Tree

Market price from $219.99 to $324.99

Bauhinia purpurea (Standard) is an enchanting species known as the Purple Orchid Tree, a proud descendant from the vibrant lands of South China and South East Asia. This semi-evergreen beauty transforms any outdoor space into a spectacle of color and grace, standing proudly between 20 to 35 feet tall. Its unique two-lobed leaves offer an exotic flair, while its orchid-like, purple flowers — blooming abundantly from February to May — serve as an irresistible invitation to butterflies and bird life. The Purple Orchid Tree, though favoring full sun exposure, exhibits admirable resilience against droughts, making it a splendid addition to a variety of landscape designs in USDA zones 9-11. This showstopper combines extravagant blooms with practical adaptability, advocating a bold statement all year round while offering a paramount late winter to early spring bloom that's truly spellbinding.