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Catalpa bungei

Family Bignoniaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Catalpa bungei (Manchurian catalpa) bears showy, multi-coloured white and fragrant blossoms during mid summer. This plant is upright and has showy, matte and coarse textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is fissured in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Catalpa bungei (Manchurian catalpa). Catalpa bungei (Manchurian catalpa) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Catalpa bungei . Catalpa bungei is tolerant of pollution.