Catalpa bignonioides - Indian Bean Tree is a highly ornamental tree, native to eastern United States. Catalpa bignoniodes known as the Southern Catalpa or Indian Bean tree features attractive, large heart-shaped leaves providing good shade during the summer.  They are large attractive trees that form a broad dome-shaped canopy, with the large long-stalked leaves giving them a rather tropical appearance. Catalpa bignonioides - Indian Bean Trees make ideal subjects for parks, gardens, and avenue planting. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used in herbal medicines and teas. 

Height: 12 meters

Growth rate: Moderate

Form: Round, dome shaped

Foliage: The big rich green leaves of Catalpa bignonioides - Indian Bean Tree grows to 25cm long and 15cm wide.

Flowers: Sweetly scented white bell flowers in summer borne in clusters.

Autumn Colour: yellow 

Tolerances: Likes rich deep soil, must be sheltered from strong winds and planted where there is much sun. Thrives in temperate areas.

Landscape Use:  Catalpa bignonioides - Indian Bean Tree makes a great shade tree, avenue planting or speciment tree where space permits.

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