Catalpa fargesii f. duclouxii (Catalpa, Chinese Bean Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Catalpa |
| Species | fargesii |
| Forma | duclouxii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Western China. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 9 - 15 m |
| Spread | 6 - 10.5 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Mature trees that are symmetrically rounded are very attractive, especially when in bloom in spring and early summer. |
| Cultivation | Grows easily in average soil, medium to wet, well-drained, full sun to part shade. Prefers fertile loams. Tolerates many soil conditions including dry and seasonal flooding. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases to note. Susceptibilities include verticillium wilt, twig blight, leaf spots, and mildew. Catalpa sphinx moth caterpillars may do significant damage while feeding on the foliage. |
| Flower Description | Rosy-pink in colour with purple-brown spots. |
| Fruit Description | Showy. |
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