CATALPA bignonioides 'Aurea'
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CATALPA bignonioides 'Aurea'
Commonly known as Golden-leafed catalpa, Indian bean tree
Leaves open a soft yellow and gradually turn green
Medium
£45.00 each
Large
£100.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Can be pollarded to produce larger leaves -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Southeastern USA. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousLarge leaves, heart-shaped at the base, to 25cm (10in) long
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White
With yellow and purple-brown markings -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 5cm (2in) across
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PaniclesUpright panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) long
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSpreading tree. Flowers are followed by slender pods to 40cm (16in) long.
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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.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
As a pollard -
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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds, and young plants from severe frosts. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
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