Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' - MULTISTEM 200-250 CM RB

Description
The Golden Indian bean tree 'Aurea' (Catalpa bignonioides) is a roundish small tree or tree that produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. These produce brown, pod-shaped capsules. They are large. The Golden Indian bean tree 'Aurea' also bears heart-shaped, greenish-yellow leaves. The golden-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Catalpa cordifolia, Catalpa bignonioides f. aurea.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * golden yellow shoots * Resistant to urban climates, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Golden Indian bean tree 'Aurea' are greenish-yellow, heart-shaped and opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall. Golden yellow shoots. Golden Indian bean tree 'Aurea' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Golden Indian bean tree 'Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Golden Indian bean tree 'Aurea' appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' is a heartroot.