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Purple Catalpa

Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'

AKA Catalpa bignonioides 'Purpurea'
Irregular, open, rounded to narrow-oval crown
New leaves are purple, fading to dark green, broadly ovate with heart-shaped bases
Large fragrant white flowers are marked with purple and yellow
Flowers are followed by long narrow seed pods
Bloom Time: June to July

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
5-6 m

Currently Unavailable

Substitutions Are Available

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

In the spring and summer, this tree has great visual appeal with its large purple and green leaves and outstanding flowers.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Fast

Fragrant

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Pyramidal/Columnar
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Purple

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

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