Indian Bean Tree. Spreading tree with large broad leaves blackish purple when young, maturing green. Flowers are white, marked yellow and purple on upright panicles followed by slender seed pods. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Catalpa x erubescens ‘Purpurea’
Spreading tree with large broad leaves blackish purple when young, maturing green. Flowers are white, marked yellow and purple on upright panicles followed by slender seed pods.
Additional information
| Generic | Catalpa |
|---|---|
| Species | x erubescens |
| Varietry | 'Purpurea' |
| Common Name | Indian Bean Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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