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Bauhinia hookeri
Ebony Tree, White Bauhinia
Notes

Uses: Beautiful Bauhinia from Queensland.
Originates from a topical/subtropical climate.
Does require a well drained, sunny, Location.  Must have frost free location.
The genus Bauhinia was named by Linnaeus after the swiss Bauhin brothers and the two lobes of the leaf were thought to exemplify the two brothers Jean and Gaspard.
It may be difficult to find in cultivation but you may be able source by contacting your local nursery.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-spreading_d Spreading
  • Height 4-5m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Bauhinia hookeri
  • Common Name Ebony Tree, White Bauhinia
  • Origin Qld
  • Habit Upright, Rounded to open, Spreading
  • Landscape Hills, Watercourse, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Sand, Loam
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Grey-green
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)