Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'

Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' is a beautiful and distinctly mop-headed, golden-leaved tree which can be found growing in the wild in Southern North America and parts of Central America. The leaves are large, soft, heart-shaped and golden-yellow, with the new foliage being flushed with purple.

When established this Catalpa will produce attractive panicles of white flowers with yellow and purple markings in a warm year. A colourful garden tree with eye-catching leaves!

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Fertile, well drained soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. This Catalpa requires a sheltered position in Northern parts of the U.K. and grows best when planted in a position protected from strong winds.
• Flowering Period: June - July.
• Flower Colour: White with occasional yellow and purple markings
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small tree with a branching, rounded crown once established.
  • Height: 8 m (26 ft)
  • Spread:6 m (20 ft)
• Notes: This Catalpa will grow in partial shade, but the leaves will be a lime green in colour rather than gold.