Indian Bean Tree 60/80cm (P9T)
Catalpa bignonioides
£18.08
The Southern Catalpa – Catalpa bignonioides, also known as the Indian bean tree, is a striking deciduous species originating from the southeastern United States. Despite its name, it has no connection to India. This tree captivates with its expansive, heart-shaped foliage and eye-catching white blossoms featuring distinct purple and yellow patterns, typically appearing from late spring into early summer.
Prized for its aesthetic qualities, the Southern Catalpa serves as both an ornamental planting and a valuable ecosystem component, supporting various wildlife. The tree’s signature elongated seed pods contribute to its common name. Gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers alike appreciate Catalpa bignonioides for its distinctive characteristics and visual appeal.
- ✓ Exotic-looking deciduous tree with large heart-shaped leaves
- ✓ Produces stunning white, orchid-like flowers in late spring or early summer with distinctive purple and yellow markings
- ✓ Fast-growing and pollution-tolerant, ideal for urban gardens
- ✓ Long seed pods provide winter interest and give the tree its common name
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Indian Bean Tree – Catalpa bignonioides is a striking addition to any garden. This tree catches the eye with its large, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 30 cm across. In late spring or early summer, it puts on a spectacular show with clusters of white, orchid-like flowers featuring purple and yellow spots inside. After flowering, long, slender seed pods appear, hanging from the branches like green beans and persisting well into winter for year-round interest. The Indian Bean Tree grows quickly, forming a broad, rounded crown that provides ample shade.
It’s a hardy tree that copes well with urban conditions, making it a top choice for town gardens. Despite its name, this tree hails from the southeastern United States, not India. It was brought to Britain in the 1700s and has been a garden favourite ever since. The Indian Bean Tree is perfect for larger gardens or parks, where it has room to spread its impressive canopy. It’s also a hit with wildlife, attracting bees and other pollinators when in bloom.
Choose a well-draining location with full sun to partial shade for your Catalpa bignonioides. Ensure that the tree has enough space to grow without crowding other plants.
This tree is adaptable to different soil types but prefers fertile, loamy soil. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent waterlogged roots, which can be detrimental to the tree’s health.
Spring or early autumn is the best time to plant Catalpa bignonioides, allowing it to establish its root system before the onset of extreme weather. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the tree to help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and insulate the roots from temperature extremes.
Prune the tree in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches and to maintain its shape. Catalpa bignonioides can be pruned to encourage a more compact growth habit.
Young trees may benefit from staking or support to help them establish an upright growth habit.
While the tree is hardy in Britain, young plants may benefit from protection during severe frosts, especially in the early years. Hardy throughout when mature. (-20C to -15C).
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Season of Interest
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pot Size
9cm (Tall)
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Any Soil Type
Fragrance
Moderate
Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.
Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:
1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.
2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.
3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.
4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.
5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.
6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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