Catalpa erubescens - 80-100 CM C2

Description
The Purple hybrid catalpa (Catalpa erubescens) is a conical, spreading garden plant that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to August. Its bark is grey. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Catalpa x hybrida.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Purple hybrid catalpa has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Purple hybrid catalpa is conical and spreading in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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).

Flower
The white flowers of Purple hybrid catalpa appear in panicles from July to August.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Catalpa erubescens is a heartroot.