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Catalpa fargesii
f. duclouxii
Catalpa, Chinese Bean Tree
Origin: Western China.
| Family |
| Bignoniaceae |
| Genus |
| Catalpa |
| Species |
| fargesii |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Forma |
| duclouxii |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Height |
| 9 - 15 m |
| Spread |
| 6 - 10.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Mature trees that are symmetrically rounded are very attractive, especially when in bloom in spring and early summer. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows easily in average soil, medium to wet, well-drained, full sun to part shade. Prefers fertile loams. Tolerates many soil conditions including dry and seasonal flooding. |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases to note. Susceptibilities include verticillium wilt, twig blight, leaf spots, and mildew. Catalpa sphinx moth caterpillars may do significant damage while feeding on the foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Rosy-pink in colour with purple-brown spots. |
| Fruit Description |
| Showy. |
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