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Catalpa bignonioides

'Aurea'


Golden Southern Catalpa




Family
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Catalpa
Species
bignonioides
Cultivar
'Aurea'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6
Temperature (°C)
-20 to -15
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 30
Height
8 - 12 m
Spread
8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
August
General Description
Deciduous and wide spreading with large, golden yellow leaves that are almost magically translucent as the sun shines through them.
Landscape
Used primarily as an ornamental specimen tree.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Woody, compacted yet coarse bark.
Leaf Description
Broad ovate leaves.
Colour Description
Golden green leaves.
Texture Description
Medium.
Notable Specimens
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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