Bignoniaceae

Northern Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Red-Leaved Indian Bean Tree

Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea'

Southern Catalpa

Catalpa bignonioides

Catalpa ovata

Northern Catalpa Catalpa speciosa This catalpa is native to North America and it blooms in summer. Catalpa have a wind damage risk in old age.	Red-Leaved Indian Bean Tree Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea' This Catalpa is native to North America. It has green and reddish leaves in summer. It is not as strong growth as the ordinary catalpa (Catalpa bignonoides). The red-leaved Catalpa are well suited as a single tree in larger gardens.
Southern Catalpa Catalpa bignonioides The Indian bean originally comes from North America. In Europe, it is a popular garden and park tree. Striking are the late flowering and seed pods in winter.	Yellow Catalpa Catalpa ovata This catalpa is native to China. It has a wide spreading crown, like all catalpa. All catalpa have a wind damage risk in old age.

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