Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' – Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea'

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Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' – Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea'

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An average-sized tree with a half-open crown, which is pyramidal initially, but later ovoid to round-headed. The hard wood of the twigs breaks easily. The acuminate and entire, ovate leaf appears late in spring and it is dark purplish-red to almost black. Also the young twigs are dark in colour. In summer the leaf turns dark green, it is slightly smaller than of C. erubescens and is shed relatively early. The white, tubular flowers are smaller than of C. bignonioides and appear in erect, long panicles of 25 to 35 cm. Inside the flowers are yellow and have small brown spots. They are followed by long, capsules that are 1 cm thick at the most. These persist during winter.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (1) Multi-stem (3)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
350/400 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
600/700h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
700/800h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
10 - 12 (15) m
Crown
wide pyramidal, later ovoid to round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, shallow fissured
Leaf
heart-shaped, purplish-red, later dark green, 13 - 18 cm
Flowers
white, in large erect panicles, July/August (September)
Fruits
thin capsules, to 35 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, not in wet soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to poor
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
A. Waterer, England, before 1886
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green reddish brown July average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea'

Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Catalpa ×erubescens 'Purpurea' blooms in july.
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