Catalpa bignonoides 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Variegated Bean Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 20'-25'

planting zones

5a-10b

Catalpa bignonoides 'Variegata' plant details

Catalpa bignonoides 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Catalpa bignonoides 'Variegata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Catalpa bignonoides 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge heart-shaped leaves of creamy-yellow with a central splash of green, makes this wide-spreading tree even showier than usual especially when decorated with 8-12" upright candelabras of white gloxinia-like flowers. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The variegated bean tree has a warm and cheerful presence creating a pleasantly bright, large texture for the garden with its big, heart-shaped leaves streaked cream, gold, and green. A slightly smaller presence than it's close relations, reaching 12-15 ft tall x 8-12 ft wide over time. Can be coppiced for an even smaller size. Full sun hasn't created sunburn problems for us but part shade is fine as well with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.