Overview
Bauhinia integrifolia subsp. cumingiana 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 integrifolia subsp. cumingiana 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 integrifolia subsp. cumingiana is a cultivar within the Bauhinia genus, which includes around 300 species of flowering shrubs and small trees. This deciduous shrub or small tree features 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 flowers with five petals. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen tree or ornamental plant, with interest during spring and summer.
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 integrifolia subsp. cumingiana 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 integrifolia subsp. cumingiana
- 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 integrifolia subsp. cumingiana?
Bauhinia integrifolia subsp. cumingiana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Bauhinia integrifolia subsp. cumingiana need?
Bauhinia integrifolia subsp. cumingiana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Bauhinia integrifolia subsp. cumingiana hardy in the UK?
Bauhinia integrifolia subsp. cumingiana 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 integrifolia subsp. cumingiana?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
