Catalpa fargesii duclouxii - 40-50 CM C2

Description
The Bean tree (Catalpa fargesii) is an upright garden plant that produces pink, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear in July. The Bean tree also has heart-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and is around 8 metres wide.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bean trees are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Bean tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bean tree is upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 pink-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear in July.

Use
Solitary, park