Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' (Golden Southern Catalpa)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Catalpa |
| Species | bignonioides |
| Cultivar | 'Aurea' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
| Height | 8 - 12 m |
| Spread | 8 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Deciduous and wide spreading with large, golden yellow leaves that are almost magically translucent as the sun shines through them. |
| Landscape | Used primarily as an ornamental specimen tree. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Woody, compacted yet coarse bark. |
| Leaf Description | Broad ovate leaves. |
| Colour Description | Golden green leaves. |
| Texture Description | Medium. |
Photographs
A mature tree at Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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