Bauhinia

and Phanera, Lysiphyllum

Various species, some shrubs. Characterised by orchid-like flowers and butterfly-shaped leaves.

Some can get fairly large over time but could be controlled with pruning.

Deciduous. Might be considered a little too messy, but the hybrid Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) is sterile, so at least pods won't be a problem.

Bauhinia in the Landscape

Bauhinia variegata

Bauhinia purpurea

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Bauhinia x blakeana

Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia x blakeana) was discussed in detail in the 23-09-2023 edition of Get Results Gardening, a weekly email publication for Australian gardeners, especially those in the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate parts of the country. If you request a free trial (see calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for more information), you can ask for a copy of this edition at the same time (Australian residents only, please).

Bauhinia galpinii

Synonym Bauhinia punctata. Bauhinia galpinii) was discussed in detail in the 12-02-2021 edition of Get Results Gardening, a weekly email publication for Australian gardeners, especially those in the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate parts of the country. If you request a free trial (see calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for more information), you can ask for a copy of this edition at the same time (Australian residents only, please).

Bauhinia tomentosa

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Phanera corymbosa syn. Bauhinia corymbosa

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Australian native Bauhinia and Lysiphyllum