Overview
Bauhinia cupulata is a shrub or small tree climber wall shrub in the genus Bauhinia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous, lobed, camel's foot-shaped foliage. Bauhinia cupulata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen tree and ornamental.
About
Bauhinia cupulata is a cultivar within the Bauhinia genus, which includes around 300 species of flowering shrubs and small trees. This plant is deciduous with distinctive lobed leaves resembling a camel's foot. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Flowering occurs from late winter to early summer, producing fragrant blooms that add ornamental value. Suitable as a specimen tree, Bauhinia cupulata is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
About the genus
Bauhinia is a large genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Cercidoideae and tribe Bauhinieae, in the large flowering plant family Fabaceae, with a pantropical distribution. The genus was named after the Bauhin brothers Gaspard and Johann, Swiss-French botanists.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bauhinia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Bauhinia cupulata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Shrub or small tree
- Foliage
- Deciduous, lobed, camel's foot-shaped
- Suggested uses
- Specimen tree, ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bauhinia cupulata
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bauhinia cupulata?
Bauhinia cupulata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bauhinia cupulata need?
Bauhinia cupulata grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Bauhinia cupulata hardy in the UK?
Bauhinia cupulata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Bauhinia cupulata?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
