Anacacho Orchid Tree Dappled Shade This long-lived evergreen tree is

This long-lived evergreen tree is known to live for more than 500 years

False Indigo

except in the southern regions

with one special petal that has a sweet honey gland at its base

you’ll notice suckers and offsets rooting at the base of each rosette

Anacacho Orchid Tree Dappled Shade This long-lived evergreen tree isBauhinia lunarioides (B. congesta) The Anacacho orchid tree, while a delightful find at specialty nurseries, remains quite rare in Texas. You can spot it growing in the picturesque Anacacho Mountains just west of Uvalde and a couple of other small locations, although its more commonly found in Mexico. The tree showcases delicate leaves divided into pairs of oval leaflets and bursts forth with vibrant white or pink flower clusters that resemble orchids