Botanical Name: Common Names:
Catalpa bignoniodes Southern Catalpa, Cigartree, Indian Bean Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Irregular Shape, Spreading, Upright
Description:
Medium sized deciduous tree with a dense, broad rounded habit. Triangle-shaped leaves and panicles of fragrant bell-shaped white flowers during Spring and Summer followed by bean-like fruit. Useful in residential gardens and for parks. Grows approx. 15m tall x 12m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rain Gardens, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mealy Bugs, Powdery Mildew, Scale, White Fly
Cultural Notes: Moderately tolerant of drought, wet soil and exposed sites. Minimal care required.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bignoniaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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