Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'

An uncommon flowering tree with fetching, large, chocolate-purple young leaves that turn to dark green as they age. Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' flowers freely even as a young plant, with masses creamy white flowers, flecked with yellow and dark brown in late summer.

After a hot summer, long hanging seed pods appear which can remain on the tree for long after the leaves fall.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• 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.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' grows to be a small branching tree with a rounded crown.
  • Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 8 - 10 m

• Notes: Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' is notably resistant to honey fungus!