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| Indian Bean Tree
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| Catalpa
bignonioides |
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 Bignonioides |
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Names: Indian Bean Tree |
| Growth
Rate: Fast |
| Height:
40ft
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| Position:
Sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of
soil types
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| Hardiness:
Hardy |
| Habit:
Deciduous
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| Origin:
South East USA |
| Health:
A tea made from the bark has been used as an
antiseptic, antidote to snake bites, laxative,
sedative and vermifuge - Ask
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before use. |
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Description:
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beautiful, spreading tree with massive,
heart-shaped bright yellow leaves which are
bronze when young. In mid- to late summer,
tall panicles of white flowers appear,
usually followed by slender pods. This is a
medium to large deciduous tree that is best
grown as a specimen in a lawn to fully
appreciate its beauty. |
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| Care:
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young plants from frost in very cold weather since
unripened wood is susceptible to frost damage. Requires
minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing
branches in late autumn or winter. When planting
incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the
planting hole and stake firmly. |
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Purple
Indian Bean Tree
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| 'Catalpa
erubescens Purpurea' |
| Intensely
deep purple (near black) foliage which benefits
greatly from hard pruning every year. It can thus
be maintained as a shrub rather than a tree and
display very handsome foliage at head height. This
similar treatment is also very useful for Catalpa
bignonioides Aurea which has butter yellow leaves. |
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