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    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
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    £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
        15m (49ft)
      		  
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    Catalpa - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    CATALPA bignonioides 'Aurea'
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    Leaves open a soft yellow and gradually turn green
     
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    £45.00

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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.
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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    10m²
    £15.50
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    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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