CATALPA x erubescens 'Purpurea'

Commonly known as Hybrid catalpa, Indian bean tree

Young leaves and shoots dark purple gradually becoming dark green

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

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£35.00 each

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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Can be grown as a pollard for 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
Broadly ovate leaves 25-40cm (10-16in) long with 3 shallow, tapered lobes.
White
To 5cm (2in) across, marked yellow and purple Slender pods to 40cm (16in) long.
Panicles
Large, upright panicles to 30cm (12in) long
Fully hardy
Purple
Lobed
Ovate
Height
15m (49ft)
Spread
15m (49ft)
Tree
Spreading habit. Flowers are followed 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