Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Bauhinia

Species:

Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds have hard seed coat requiring scarification by nicking, filing, or brief hot water soak. Germination is typically rapid once scarified and sown in warm conditions.

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