Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) nativar Notes Has sharp

Notes Has sharp

The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies

Butterfly caterpillars will defoliate the plant

it likes to spread

Wheat-like seed spikes mature in autumn

Bauhinia lunarioides (Anacacho Orchid Tree) nativar Notes Has sharpAnacacho Orchid Tree is native to Mexico and west Texas. It is a small understory tree or larger shrub featuring fragrant, white or pale pink, orchid like flowers. It is tolerant of sun and drought, but also handles part shade and ample moisture. While it tolerates most soils, it requires good drainage. It does best planted on the south side of a building or trees where it would be protected with from winter winds. It also tends to be brittle, so it