Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The black-brown shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Catalpa x hybrida.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * black-brown shoots

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Purple hybrid catalpa 'Purpurea' is conical and expansive in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

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

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea' is a heartroot.