{"product_id":"catalpa-bignonioides","title":"Catalpa bignonioides","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalpa bignonioides, the Indian Bean Tree or Southern Catalpa, is a deciduous shade tree with very large heart shaped leaves and a broad rounded canopy. White bell flowers marked with purple and yellow appear in early summer, followed by the long slender seed pods that give the tree its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun in most soils, including compacted urban ground, and puts on about 60 centimetres to 1 metre a year while young. Frost is no issue, since it survives heavy and frequent frost without damage. Cool temperate and warm temperate districts suit it, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used as a shade tree in parks, on wide verges, in avenue plantings and as a feature in larger gardens. The dense leaf cover throws deep shade in summer, then drops to let winter sun through. Councils plant it where a bold, fast establishing canopy is needed on a difficult site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Indian Bean Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Catalpa bignonioides grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn Australian conditions expect roughly 8 to 12 metres tall and 6 to 10 metres wide at maturity, forming a broad, rounded canopy on a short trunk. It reaches useful shade size quickly, adding about 60 centimetres to 1 metre a year early on before slowing. Allow generous room, as this is not a small garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eDeciduous. It drops all its leaves through the colder months and leafs out late in spring, later than most deciduous trees. The long seed pods hang on through winter and become a feature of the bare tree. That late leaf flush is normal for the species and not a sign of a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eEarly summer, generally November into December, once the canopy is fully out. The white bell shaped flowers are held in upright clusters and marked inside with purple spots and yellow stripes. Trees usually need several years in the ground before they flower well, and flowering is heaviest in an open, sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need sun or shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun. The tree develops its best form, heaviest flowering and densest canopy in an open position with all day light. It tolerates part shade but grows more openly and flowers less. It also handles reflected heat, exhaust and compacted soil, which is why it turns up in streetscapes and car park islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it a good street tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is widely used as one. It tolerates pollution, compacted soil and root restriction, establishes quickly and casts heavy shade. Two things to plan for: the large leaves and long pods create seasonal litter, and the broad canopy needs clearance from overhead lines. Given room and a decent planting pit, it performs reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, very. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and is at home in cold inland districts such as the tablelands, Canberra and central Victoria. Being deciduous, it is dormant and leafless through the coldest part of the year. Late spring frosts can burn early growth, and the tree reshoots without setback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for an Indian Bean Tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply through the first two or three summers, after which it manages on rainfall in most temperate districts. Mulch out to the dripline and keep grass off the root zone while it is young. Prune in winter to lift the canopy and remove crossing limbs. Rake up leaves and pods where litter matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":43498759422151,"sku":"CATBIG40cm\/45L","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44266374856903,"sku":"CATBIG100L","price":620.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":46653990043847,"sku":"CATBIG150L","price":590.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800L","offer_id":44266340876487,"sku":"CATBIG800L","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/CatalpaBignoides40cm_45L_5.png?v=1776065582","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/catalpa-bignonioides","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}