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Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree)

Anacacho Orchid Tree

Bauhinia lunarioides

Also found under the scientific name Bauhinia congesta, The Anacacho Orchid tree is native to Mexico and south-western parts of Texas. A large shrub to small tree with an irregular growth pattern, it is tolerant of poor quality to rocky soils, but demands adequate drainage.


The distinctive gray-green leaves are deeply cleft, and drop only when temperatures drop into the 30’s -- foliage cover is denser when grown in the sun. Clusters of pale pink to white flowers emerge on the new growth in the spring, lasting roughly a month, and look like orchids, giving the shrub its name. Bees and butterflies are readily attracted to the blooms.


The Anacacho Orchid Tree is low maintenance and tolerant of hot and dry conditions, but requires adequately drained soils. 

Xeriscape
Spring Bloomer

Flower Color:

White

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Height

15 Feet

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Spread

10 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 8a

Available Sizes:

Item Description
ANA-ORC-05 ANACACHO, ORCHID WHITE
ANA-ORC-15 ANACACHO, ORCHID WHITE
ANA-ORC-30 ANACACHO, ORCHID WHITE

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
• High
Exposure
• Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
• Deciduous
Water Needs
• Low