Catalpa × erubescens ‘Purpurea’
A hybrid Indian bean tree with large heart-shaped leaves that emerge deep purple before maturing to green. A striking specimen.
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‘Purpurea’ is a striking form of the hybrid Indian bean tree. Huge heart-shaped leaves emerge a deep purple-brown colour in spring, gradually maturing to fresh green through summer, giving a dramatic two-tone effect early in the season.
Mature trees produce panicles of tubular white flowers spotted purple and yellow in midsummer, followed by long slim bean-like seed pods. Reaches around 12 to 15m tall, often grown as a coppiced specimen kept shrubby for bigger, more dramatic leaves.
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, sheltered from strong winds which can damage the large leaves.
A cracking specimen tree for a large lawn, parkland, or coppiced shrub in a big border where bold foliage counts.
Product Details
Common NamePurple Indian Bean Tree
Max height15 M
Bloom TimeMidsummer
Flower ColourWhite panicles spotted purple and yellow
Leaf ColourDeep purple-brown when young, maturing to green
SunlightFull sun, sheltered
PruningOptional hard prune in late winter to keep shrubby with larger leaves
Seasonal SpringDeep purple young leaves unfurl
Seasonal SummerGreen canopy with white-spotted flower panicles
Seasonal AutumnLeaves drop, long bean pods visible
Seasonal WinterBean pods may persist, branch structure visible
Fruit DescriptionLong slim bean-like seed pods
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