Catalpa bungei

Catalpa bungei

Catalpa bungei is a spreading tree native to China. In our climate, it reaches approximately 8 meters in height.

The flowers are bell-shaped, broad, with a wavy edge, white to pink, and fragrant, gathered in large, paniculate inflorescences. It blooms in July.

The fruit are thin pods, very long, up to 40 cm! They remain on the plant until spring!

The leaves are green, three-lobed, oval, slightly glossy, and seasonal.

Catalpa bungei requires clay, well-drained, and moist soil. It prefers sunny or partly sunny locations. It is frost-hardy.