Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana'
Indian bean tree 'Nana'
A deciduous, shrubby dwarf cultivar of Catalpa which grows to 1.8m but is most often grafted on to a tall stemmed rootstock of Catalpa bignonioides. The leaves are large, mid green and heart-shaped. This cultivar rarely flowers
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate a heavy clay soil. Shelter from strong winds as these may shred the large leaves. Protect from late spring frosts when young
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to verticillium wilt and rarely, honey fungus
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