Catalpa bignonioides (Indian bean tree). This is a spreading upright rounded tree, The heart-shaped leaves are large, bold and mid green in colour. The flowers are white and spotted yellow-brown, trumpet-shaped and fragrant; they will bloom in late spring to early summer. They are followed by long, thin 13-18inch thin bean pods.
Deciduous, Fragrant
Southern catalpa, Golden-leaved catalpa, Smoking bean, Indian cigar, Bean tree
S.E. America, Asia
Hardy specimen, ornamental bold leaves, fragrance, shade.
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They are fully hardy and will prefer full sun with deep fertile, well drained but not too dry soil.
Seed in autumn or cuttings in late spring or summer, or by budding in late summer or grafting in winter.
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