Catalpa Bignonioides (Indian Bean Tree)

Species	:	Catalpa Bignonioides
Common Name(s)	:	Indian Bean Tree
Tree Features	:	White Flower,Large Leaves,Good for Bees
Genus	:	Catalpa
Seasons of Interest	:	Summer Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Medium (10-15m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tolerances	:	Pollution resistant

The Indian Bean Tree is guaranteed to create interest virtually all year round.

From the south eastern United States comes this magnificent, medium to large tree, which is very good as an urban subject, but not in paved areas.

This species was introduced in 1726, this eye catching tree won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002 and there are fine specimens in Palace Yard, Westminster.

It is late into leaf and produces exotic, orchid-like flowers in midsummer. These are followed by the “beans”, which look like dark vanilla pods, in autumn.

Outstanding as a specimen tree and tolerant of air pollution.

It does well on most soils but avoid windy exposed sites as the large fleshy leaves can bruise.

Mature height: 15-20m

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