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Catalpa trees are known for their beautiful large leaves and wonderful show of orchid-like flowers. They’re commonly known as the Indian Bean Tree.

The heart-shaped foliage comes in many shades of purples, greens and yellows depending on the variety throughout the spring and summer.

The magnificent, bell-shaped flowers appear in June. The flowers also have unique purple and yellow markings. They are followed by persistent, long seed pods and are complimented by the colourful foliage.

Perfect for planting in any garden space. Catalpas can be hard pruned for the smaller garden, or left to grow for the larger garden space. A quick growing tree.

Catalpa bignonioides

Catalpa bignonioides

Indian Bean

Heart-shaped leaves, white ‘foxglove’ type flowers with purple/yellow speckles borne in large panicles.

Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'

Catalpa bignonioides ‘Aurea’

Indian Bean

Low spreading habit. Large heart-shaped golden velvety leaves fade to green. Panicles of white flowers.

Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea'

Catalpa erubescens ‘Purpurea’

Indian Bean

Young leaves and shoots dark purple, almost black, maturing to dark green. Foxglove like flowers from a young age.

Catalpa fargesii var duclouxii

Catalpa fargesii var duclouxii

Indian Bean

Panicles of trumpet-shaped pale pink flowers, with brown and orange-spots. Large, pointed leaves tinged bronze in spring

Catalpa szechuanica

Catalpa szechuanica

Indian Bean

Large, heart-shaped, fresh green leaves; clusters of white flowers with purple spotted centres in June.

Catalpa tashkentensis ‘Summer Bells’

Indian Bean

Hybrid between Chilopsis and Catalpa. Dark green, narrow, lance-shaped leaves, and pink, orchid-like blooms in summer.

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