Purple Catalpa
Botanical Name: Catalpa x 'Purpurea'
Courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
About Purple Catalpa
A medium sized shade tree with fragrant orchid-like flowers, heart-shaped purple foliage and attractive pods. The foliage is deep purple in spring and gradually turns green. It is easy to grow and tolerant of urban conditions. It makes a great lawn tree.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Purple Catalpa
Leaf Color:
Purple
Leaf Fall Color
Yellow
Bloom Time:
May-Jun
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Rounded
Mature Height:
30ft to 40ft
Mature Width:
30ft to 40ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Dry Soils