Indian Bean Tree. Spreading tree with broad heart-shaped large yellow leaves bronze when young. Flowers are white, marked yellow and purple-brown on upright panicles followed by slender seed pods. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers July to August. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Catalpa bignonioides ‘Aurea’
Spreading tree with broad heart-shaped large yellow leaves bronze when young. Flowers are white, marked yellow and purple-brown on upright panicles followed by slender seed pods.
Additional information
| Generic | Catalpa |
|---|---|
| Species | bignonioides |
| Varietry | 'Aurea' |
| Common Name | Indian Bean Tree |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Most types |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Yellow |
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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