Detail
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Bauhinia gilva
Bean Tree
Notes

Uses: Syn Lysiphyllum gilvum A dense, hardy, woodland tree to approx 10m with creamy white flowers. Highly tolerant of dryness but does have a better appearance with a little extra water. Has been used as a fodder tree.
Note: These trees and shrubs are listed in Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

 
:LE: Lake Eyre   
:EA: Eastern   
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 6-10m
  • Spread 3-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Bauhinia gilva
  • Common Name Bean Tree
  • Origin SA, NT, Qld
  • Habit Upright, Spreading, Dense
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Cream
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Globular
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)