Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' - P9

Description
Brown, pod-shaped capsules emerge from these. They are large. The golden-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

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
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Longitudinally furrowed bark.

Growth habit
Rounded.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' is a heartroot.