Catalpa Bignonioides - Indian Bean Tree: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Catalpa Bignonioides - Indian Bean Tree
Type	Tree, Deciduous
Size	Medium Tree
Form	Rounded - Tree
Colours	Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Summer)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Slow growing

This mop headed medium sized tree, with its huge golden yellow leaves and white summer flowers, makes an attractive specimen for the larger garden. Flowers are followed by 'bean' pods. 10m x 10m.

Cultivation tips: Catalpa will tolerate most soil types - being well suited to heavy clays. Generally a deep fertile soil is best. This tree is tender so avoid exposed cold areas - preferably plant in full sun in sheltered area. Prune dead wood in early spring.