Catalpa ovata – Yellow Catalpa, Yellow bean tree

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Catalpa ovata – Yellow Catalpa, Yellow bean tree

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A tree from China with wide spreading main branches, creating a wide, round and slightly undulating crown. The bark is grey brown and peels in long, narrow plates. The hard wood of the twigs breaks easily. The leaf is distinctly different from C. bignonioides. The wide leaf is heart-shaped and usually has 3 to 5 clearly angular lobes. It is acuminate and has entire margins. The underside of the leaf is blue green and tomentose. The leaf only emerges late in spring and in autumn it is shed relatively early. When bruised it smells distinctively. The slightly fragrant flowers are small and white to pale yellow. They have red brown to purple-coloured spots and stripes. The capsules are up to 1 cm wide and in pendulous clusters. They persist in winter. Catalpa ovata often has a short trunk that forks strongly in the crown. The flowers of this Catalpa are a little smaller than those of other types.

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Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Crown
wide, round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey brown, shallow fissures, peeling in long plates
Leaf
wide heart-shaped, often 3 (5) lobes, green, 12 - 18 cm
Flowers
cream♂ white in ± 15 cm long panicles, July/August , fragrant flowers
Fruits
to 30 cm long, thin capsules
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to poor
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Central and West China
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green yellow July late sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Catalpa ovata

Catalpa ovata can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Catalpa ovata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Catalpa ovata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Catalpa ovata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Catalpa ovata blooms in july.
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