Catalpa

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Beech Collection

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery

Description

Very strongly growing tree with purple new growth. Leaves very large, often to 60 cm long, ovate or slightly 3-lobed, cordate, softly pubescent beneath. Flowers white with yellow patches and small purple dots, effective from late July into August. A seeedling selection made by J.C. Teas.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

bark