Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia brachycarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seed coat scarification recommended for improved germination rates. Seeds may benefit from soaking in warm water after scarification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI