Catalpa x erubescens/Purple Catalpa
Typical blackish-purple spring foliage
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Typical blackish-purple spring foliage
Spring foliage
Several stages of spring growth
New emerging leaves with previous season's catalpa bean pods
Foliage and old seed pods
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Scientific Name:
Catalpa x erubescens
Common Name:
Purple Catalpa
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
30 - 40 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
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Comments:
This is a hybrid Catalpa that produces blackish-purple foliage in early spring turning to dark green in summer. White flowers are marked with yellow and purple followed by long bean-like seed pods in summer lasting until they drop in winter and early spring.
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