Indian bean tree | Catalpa bignonioides - Bushy - Height 40-50cm Width 60-80cm

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The Indian Bean Tree is a deciduous tree with a bushy habit, forming a dense, rounded crown of branches. Its foliage consists of large, heart-shaped leaves that emerge pale green in spring and mature to a deeper green through summer, creating a lush, bold canopy. In summer, the tree produces showy clusters of white flowers, marked with yellow stripes and purple-brown spots in the throat, giving it a decorative appearance during the flowering period. These are followed later in the season by long, slender, bean-like seed pods that hang from the branches, adding further interest into autumn and often persisting into winter once the leaves have fallen. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, offering a nectar source during the summer months, while the dense branch structure can provide shelter for garden birds. This tree performs well in a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, and tolerates urban pollution, making it a suitable choice for town gardens as well as more open, rural settings. Its bushy form makes it a good option where a fuller, rounded shape is preferred over a more open or upright tree habit.

Details

  • Pot Size

    8

  • Height (cm)

    40-50cm

  • Common Name

    Indian bean tree

  • Family

    Bignoniaceae

  • Type

    Tree

  • Time to maturity

    20–50 years

Mature Height 8-10m

Mature Width: 8-10m

Shape/habit: Spreading

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