Catalpa x bignonioides
	Southern Catalpa, Common Catalpa and Indian Bean
		5 to 9
	Hybrid Origin - Georgia, Florida and Mississippi - United States
	Broadly rounded with an irregular crown shape.
	Smaller than C. speciosa, reaching heights of 30 to 40’ with an equal or greater spread
	White with 2 ridges and 2 rows of yellow spots and purple spots on the tubes. They are borne in 8 to 10 inch long panicles.
	Late May
	Whorled or opposite, simple, 4 to 8” (10”) long, 3 to 8” wide. Unpleasant odor when crushed.
	6 to 15 inch long capsule.
	'Aurea' - Yellow leaved form. 'Nana' - Dwarf, bushy form.
	Not as coarse in texture as other Catalpa species.

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