Bauhinia yunnanensis (Climbing Chinese Orchid Tree)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-10, at least 144" tall Origin: China

Open House/Web-Only! New crop available 9-9-2010 (aka: Bauhinia CY T 279) Finally, a hardy bauhinia that we have grown outdoors since 2004. The deciduous species emerges in late spring, producing long willowy branches to 12'-14' long. Each branch produces short tendrils designed for climbing, so a trellis or nearby woody plant would make a great display background. Starting in late August, the branches are adorned with 1.5" wide, pale pink, orchid-like flowers, each highlighted by a purple central streak. This is one of only two bauhinia species that we have found to be hardy to single digit F temperatures. We originally offered this as Bauhinia bohniana. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)