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Indian bean tree 'Nana'

Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana'

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Genus: Catalpa
Family: Bignoniaceae

About this plant

A deciduous, shrubby dwarf cultivar of Catalpa which grows to 1.8m but is most often grafted on to a tall stemmed rootstock of Catalpa bignonioides. The leaves are large, mid green and heart-shaped. This cultivar rarely flowers

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate a heavy clay soil. Shelter from strong winds as these may shred the large leaves. Protect from late spring frosts when young

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or grafting in winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverArchitecturalCity CourtyardCottage Informal

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years