EVERGREEN
Bauhinia tomentosa
FULL SUN
SEMI FROST HARDY
MEDIUM WATER REQUIREMENTS
FAST GROWER
ATTRACTS BIRDS
ATTRACTS INSECTS
FLOWER COLOUR:
AVERAGE SIZE:
2m x 3m
FLOWERING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME:
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Bauhinia tomentosa
DESCRIPTION
An attractive shrub or small tree with small, light-green two-lobed leathery leaves. It produces bright yellow bell-shaped flowers, each with a black marking in the throat. The fruit is a slender green pod that ripens to a velvety brown.
4 responses
Hi Garth
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Bauhinia tomentosa is naturally found in some areas of Mpumalanga, so should be permissible in Marloth Park.
It is smaller-growing and less common than Bauhinia galpinii (Pride of-De Kaap) which is prolific in that region.
Flourish!
Glenice
Good Day
Would this plant be found in Marloth Park, Mpumulanga, South Africa.
They are very strict with planting plants which are not indigenous to the area.
Your response would be appreciated
Hi Manu
Thanks for your feedback and we look forward to your questions, comments and observations.
Flourish!
Glenice
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