• Name: Bauhinia purpurea (Purple Orchid Tree)
• Average Landscape Size: 8–12 ft tall × 8–10 ft wide; small tree or large shrub habit
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun
• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Deer Resistance: Moderate
• Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11; may freeze back in hard winters but regrows
• Fertilization & Pruning: Light fertilization in spring; prune for shape after flowering

Detailed Description: The Purple Orchid Tree is absolutely spectacular and unlike anything else you'll see! Most folks keep it at 8–12 feet tall and 8–10 feet wide, though it can grow larger if left unpruned. What makes this tree incredible are those gorgeous purple flowers that look exactly like orchids, plus those unique heart-shaped leaves that are conversation starters! Here in Willis, it handles our heat beautifully and is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. While it may freeze back in hard winters, it comes right back stronger than ever. This 3-gallon size will establish quickly and start blooming in just a couple years!