Bauhinia petersiana macrantha (Orchid Tree)

The Orchid Tree (Bauhinia petersiana macrantha) is a stunning flowering tree native to southern Africa. It produces large, showy orchid-like blooms in shades of pink and purple, which cover the tree during the blooming season. The tree has a unique leaf structure with two lobes that resemble a butterfly or orchid, giving it its common name. It can grow up to 20-30 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide.