Mountain ebony
Bauhinia spp.
Also known as
Orchid tree
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Mountain ebony Overview
Genus containing over 360 evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs and climbing species from tropical climates. Growing on average 6-12m tall, they also spread notably widthways, reaching 3-6m, with lobed leaves averaging 10-15cm in width. They are cultivated mainly for their 7.5-12.5cm wide, showy flowers, with 5 irregular petals, which resemble orchids. These are often scented and come in a range of bright colours.
Common problems with Mountain ebony
How to propagate Mountain ebony
Seed
You can propagate by seeds in the spring.
Other uses of Mountain ebony
Grown for their flowers.