PLANT DETAILS
latin name: Bauhinia lunarioides
usda code: BALU
alternative name(s): Orchid tree, Texas plume, Anacacho orchid tree
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – desert bajada
size range: small – 20-40 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-sun
color signature: small white or pink clusters
DESIGN SUPPORT
Also known as the orchid tree for its impressive floral display in early summer, this rare specimen is native to the limestone canyons + hillsides of southwest Texas. Because of this, the Anacacho thrives in the often thin and rocky hill country soils of west Austin.
NATIVE RANGE
ANACACHO BAUHINIA (BALU) PORTFOLIO
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links: wildflower center plant database, usda plants profile