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    CATALPA
    CATALPA bignonioides
    CATALPA bignonioides
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CATALPA bignonioides

    Commonly known as Indian bean tree, Southern catalpa

    AWARD
    White flowers with yellow and purple markings
    Large
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £75.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Named after the American indian tribe, Catawba and mistakenly recorded as Catalpa
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Large, mid-green leaves, heart-shaped at the base, to 25cm (10in) long.
    • White
      With yellow and purple-brown markings
    • Panicles
      Upright panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      15m (49ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading habit. Flowers are followed by slender pods to 40cm (16in) long
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds, and young plants from severe frosts.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
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    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Catalpa - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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