Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'
golden Indian bean tree
A beautiful, spreading tree with massive, heart-shaped, bright yellow leaves, which emerge in spring with a bronze flush....
12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
£129.99
In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£74.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
A beautiful, spreading tree with massive, heart-shaped, bright yellow leaves, which emerge in spring with a bronze flush. Then, in mid- to late summer, tall panicles of white flowers appear, usually followed by slender pods. 'Aurea' is a medium to large deciduous tree that is best grown as a specimen in a lawn to fully appreciate its beauty. It will eventually grow into a large tree, though not to the height expected of a single-stemmed form.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Catalpa bignonioides Aurea:
Protect young plants from frost in very cold weather since unripened wood is susceptible to frost damage. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
