Overview
Bauhinia glabra 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 glabra 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 glabra, also commonly referred to as the monkey step/ladder, is more often introduced with its accepted name, whereas Bauhinia cumanensis, is a synonym for the plant name. B.
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 glabra 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 glabra
- 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 glabra?
Bauhinia glabra prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bauhinia glabra need?
Bauhinia glabra grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Bauhinia glabra hardy in the UK?
Bauhinia glabra 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 glabra?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
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