CATALPA bignonioides 'Aurea'

Commonly known as Golden-leafed catalpa, Indian bean tree

Leaves open a soft yellow and gradually turn green

Medium

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£45.00 each

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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 fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Deciduous
Large leaves, heart-shaped at the base, to 25cm (10in) long
White
With yellow and purple-brown markings
Bell/Lantern
Bell-shaped to 5cm (2in) across
Panicles
Upright panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) long
Fully hardy
Gold
Entire
Ovate
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Spreading tree. 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.
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
Spring 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