Catalpa bungei

Also Known As

Dwarf Indian Bean Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 25'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Catalpa bungei plant details

Catalpa bungei is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Catalpa bungei

Plant type: tree
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, rare, small tree, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Catalpa bungei

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and smaller (in all aspects) version of the American ?Indian Bean?, this 18-25' pyramidally-shaped tree produces showy clusters of white-spotted-purple flowers; appreciates wind-protection for its huge leaves. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant orchid-like blooms & hardy to -20° F, this beautiful native of China makes a very cool small specimen tree, especially for urban settings as it’s also highly tolerant of atmospheric pollutants. Forming a spreading umbrella shaped crown of lovely, large (10”), thickly overlapping, heart shaped leaves throughout Spring - the bloom show arrives in July & August when the sweetly scented ½” flowers are borne on upright 12” panicles - either pink or white in color with showy violet & yellow markings. These are followed by amazing 20” long “bean” pods. To a max of 30’ tall, it’s often pruned much shorter by topping to create strong horizontal branching. Can be grown in a container too! Best in well-drained soil. Deciduous.