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Tree | Catalpa bignonioides Indian Bean Tree |
Description | This is a large attractive tree with a broad dome-shaped canopy and large long-stalked leaves. In summer it carries bell-shaped flowers in white, various pink shades, and soft apricot-orange, followed by clusters of long, pendulous, bean-like seed capsules, hence its common name. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | Broad-domed |
Mature Size | 15 x 12m |
Uses | Perhaps tropical in appearance they make ideal subjects for parks, gardens, and avenue planting. They are very fast growing. |
Position & Soil | Prefers sunny positions and is perfect for larger gardens. Whilst it prefers a rich moist soil, it can tolerate dry periods. |
Features | Large Deciduous Broad-domed Feature Flower Shade Tree |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.8-2.2m) • 50cm/52L (2.5-3.0m) • 100L (3.0-3.5m) |
Substitutes |
• Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red' • Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred' • Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' • Liriodendron tulipifera • Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum' • Pyrus ussuriensis |
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