Catalpa

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

China, in the Mountains

Location

Beech Collection

Source of plant

Doug Goldman, Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Jardin Botanique de la Ville et de l'Universite de Caen

Description

Broad tree to 10 m in height; twigs glabrous, only rarely pubescent. Leaves wide, cordate-ovate, 10-25 cm long, abruptly acuminate, usually 3(-5)-lobed, rich green above, lighter green beneath with pubescent venation and red glandular spots in the vein axils. Flowers 2.5 cm wide, white, yellow inside with purple spots and stripes, crispate, held in 10-25 cm long panicles.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5