Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' (Purpurle Leaf Hybrid Catalpa)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Catalpa |
| Species | x erubescens |
| Cultivar | 'Purpurea' |
| Synonyms | Catalpa bignonioides 'Purpurea' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 12+ m |
| Spread | 8+ m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with black-purple to dark green, broad leaves and white flowers in loose, branching clusters. |
| Landscape | Use as an architectural planting. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Prone to verticillium wilt. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rough. |
| Leaf Description | Young leaves are black-purple maturing to dark green, broad |
| Flower Description | Bell-shaped, white with orange and purple markings, in loose, branching clusters. Late summer. |
| Fruit Description | Seed capsules are bean-like. |
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