Indian Bean Tree - Catalpa bignoides

Sometimes known as the Southern Catalpa and a native of the United States. Grows 15-18m high with a short thick trunk to 1m wide with grey/brown bark. Leaves are very large, heart shaped and green. Leaves are fully grown when flower clusters appear and cover the whole tree. Flowers are white trumpet shaped and grow in panicles. Produces a long (20-40cm) bean which very often stays on the tree late into Winter. An unusual deciduous tree to add to a garden collection.