Summer Flowering, Hardy Tree, Indian Bean Tree, Catalpa BIGNONIOIDES, Large Flowers and Leaves, Architectural Plant, 20-25cm Tall, can be Planted Out from September

• Fast growing tree with an architectural effect with its handsome, large leaves, bell shaped, large flower panicles in mid summer, followed by interesting, long, bean-like fruits which remain on the plant until the following Spring.
• Stunning, white flower panices with orange-purple dots in the throat of each flowers.
• 20-25cm tall strong plant in an 8cm pot. This plant will be ready to be planted out from September or Spring 2024. Fully hardy and grown unheated.
• Our plants are securely packaged using our special packaging method.
• All of our plants are propagated and grown on our nursery in the UK and your plants will be freshly hand picked from our benches.

This fast growing tree has an architectural effect with its handsome, large leaves, bell shaped, large flower panicles in mid summer, followed by interesting, up to 50cm long fruits which remain on the plant until the following Spring. Its most important value is the late flowering period. Other common names: Indan Cigar, Common Catalpa Native to: Mid to SE United States Family: Bignoniaceae Habit (UK conditions): medium sized, wide conical shaped tree Growth rate: fast Typical size in 10 years: 6m x 3-4m (spread) Main value: flowers, fruits Flower colour: white with yellow and purple throat Flowering period: July (Mid Summer - in the UK) Autumn coloration: yellowish but not significant Preferences: many types of soil, light shade to full sun,Hardiness: hardy to about -15C