Catalpa bignonioides - 40-60 CM C1

Description
Brown, pod-shaped capsules emerge from these. They are large.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, can be built over, tolerant of flooding

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Rounded.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Catalpa bignonioides is a heartroot.