Monday, 12 October 2015

Catalpa bignonioides


  • Common Name - cigar tree 
  • Botanical Name - Catalpa bignonioides
  • Family - Bignoniaceae
  • Bark - hard plated/ridges
  • Leaf - simple, ovate shape, acute apex, curled margin, drip trip
  • Flower - panicle inflorescence, trumpet shape, 20 - 40, June - July 
  • Bud - opposite
  • Fruit - capsule, bean like pod, 20-40cm long
  • Habit - upright, irregular
  • Form - tiered, rounded
  • Size - 15 - 18 m
  • Culture - well drained soil, full sun

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