Catalpa fargesii f. duclouxii
Chinese bean tree
A good flowering form bearing panicles of trumpet-shaped flowers of pale pink, with brown and orange-spotted throats. These are followed by narrow bean-like seed pods. Large, simple, pointed leaves are tinged bronze in spring. Matures to a round-crowned tree up to 8m in height
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Brown Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Catalpa are deciduous trees of spreading habit, with handsome, large leaves and erect panicles of showy, bell-shaped flowers in late summer, followed by persistent, slender bean-like seed capsules
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Shelter from strong winds as these may shred the large leaves. Protect from late spring frosts when young
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or chip budding in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1, or pruning group 7 when grown as a stooled shrub for foliage effect
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt and rarely, honey fungus
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