Anacacho Orchid Tree
It is more common in mexico.
Anacacho orchid tree. Select a multi stem specimen and enjoy the lovely lines of the limbs of this small tree. It is tolerant of sun and drought but. It is found growing wild there in two distinct locations. Anacacho orchid is a beautiful spring blooming accent tree that continues to open its orchid shaped pale pink flowers throughout the season.
After the mexican plums texas mountain laurels and redbuds have finished blooming the anacacho orchid tree graces us with its pure white blooms which can last almost a month. Anacacho orchid tree bauhinia lunarioides is ever increasingly popular as a hardy landscape plant for hill country yardsbauhinia is a large genus with 250 species of shrubs trees and vines growing in many warm parts of the world. Small delicate white five petaled flowers are produced from late spring to early summer. 6 15 feet.
I am particularly fond of this texas native as it is very versatile in the landscape. West of uvalde and one other small site. Its delicate unusual leaves are divided into pairs of two oval. Anacacho orchid tree bauhinia lunarioides b.
At maturity it is 8 12 high and 6 12 wide great for small spaces or to highlight a corner of the garden. The large flowered orchid trees native to india and china are familiar to many people because they are cultivated along the gulf coast from texas to florida. Almost everyone in central texas zone 8 or 9 has room for an anacacho orchid tree bauhinia lunarioides in their gardenafter all it only grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide with an airy habit and tiny semi evergreen leaves shaped like deer hoofprints. Posted october 22 2019.
The anacacho mountains of kinney county texas and a small area along the devils river where. The bi lobed gray green leaves are shaped like little butterflies. Its extremely tough and very waterwise once established. Congesta fabaceae leguminoseae although increasingly available from specialty nurseries anancacho orchid tree is rare in texas growing only in the anacacho mts.
Bauhinia lunarioides anacacho orchid white orchid tree tree. Anacacho orchid tree bauhinia lunarioides. A small but mighty tree anacacho orchid tree is an all star focal point plant for foundation planting areas or for anchoring a garden bed. This airy semi evergreen shrub or small tree is native to west texas and mexico.
It survives well in drought and dry weather and so is a perfect specimen for xeriscape gardening. The anacacho orchid tree grows well in the dry lean soil of southwestern states and is becoming increasingly popular as a landscaping plant and is cultivated along the gulf coast from texas to florida. 8 15 feet. Count on its silver gray bark to provide interest in winter while its fragrant white or pink orchidlike flowers steal the show in spring.