Catalpa bignoniodes Aurea (Indian Bean Tree) 2Ltr Potted Tree

Marshalls Garden

£45.99

Catalogue Code: 11501113

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Invest in the deciduous Indian Bean tree for large, buttery yellow heart-shaped leaves and white horse chestnut-like flowers in July. Catalpa bignonioides Aurea reaches 10m in 10 years but only reaches a height of 3m (10ft) if grown in a pot.

Key Features

Perfect for pots and containers
Loved by pollinators
Prefers full sun
Prefers part shade

Pack Contents: 1x 2L Potted Tree (90cm from base of pot)

Height: Up To: 10m / 32ft (10 years)

Description

Recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society
Large white horse-chestnut like flowers in summer
Happy in the ground or a large container

Get a Catalpa bignonioides Aurea Indian Bean Tree for your outdoor space for a rare and exotic-looking tree that is full hardy in the UK. The leaves come out in spring as delicate red hearts and develop over the spring and summer into a charming buttery yellow.

In July and August your Indian Bean Tree comes into bee-attracting flower with house-chestnut like candelabra blooms and these then turn into pods that reach over 30cm (12in) in length to extend the display.

You can plant your 2litre tree directly in the ground with lots of well-rotted manure incorporated into the soil and it will reach 10m (32ft) in 10-15 years. You can grow Indian Bean Tree in a large container with soil rich in nutrients which will keep its height in check to a more manageable 2-3m (6 ½-10ft) high.

Useful tip:

Position Catalpa in full shade or part shade. The attractive yellow leaves are sensitive to sun and scorch easily given full sun. Grown in dappled shade or on a north-facing site is ideal, and your tree will thrive in these conditions.

You can leave the Indian bean tree to grow into a tree shape which encourages further flowering. Cut the side stems to the central trunk which encourages super-large leaves to emerge, up to 45cm (18in) across. This has the double advantage of keeping the height of the tree in check and gives impactful leaves. Be sure to replace tired soil with rich soil each autumn or spring.

When to plant and what to expect at different times of the year

You can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.

When ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:

Spring Months: Plants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.

Summer Months: Plants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage

Autumn Months: In the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.

Winter Months: Plants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.

These are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes click here.

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Delivery

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*Orders to Northern Ireland have an automatic additional £3.00 delivery surcharge applied at checkout.

Order Type	Delivery Charge	Delivery Charge
Seed only order	£2.99	If you purchase any other items you'll be charged the standard delivery rate of £4.95
Plants, bulbs & gardening accessories	£4.95	If we need to split your order into separate deliveries we'll only charge one delivery fee
Extra large or long plants & heavy items	£9.99	These are clearly displayed at check-out
Compost (and any other large or heavy items)	£4.95	These items are subject to a delivery multiplier where orders containing 3 or 4 items will be subject to an additional £4.95 for every further 2 items added. This is automatically applied at check-out: 1 - 2 bags £4.95 3 - 4 bags £9.90 5 - 6 bags £14.85 7 - 8 bags £19.80 9 - 10 bags £24.75 If you'd like more than 10 bags of compost please call our Customer Service team who can arrange for a bespoke competitive quote on 01480 774555 (standard network charges apply)

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We now deliver to Northern Ireland, additional delivery surcharges automatically apply at checkout.

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