Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'
Golden Southern Catalpa

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Habit

Family:

Bignoniaceae (Trumpet-creeper Family) 4

Genus:

Catalpa (Catalpa Indian Bean Indian Cigar) 3

Plant Type:

Tree 569

Growth Forms:

Columnar 48

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 5 253

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

Flower Notes:

White (White with yellow and purple spots; borne in broad panicles)

Foliage Notes:

Purple (Leaves emerge tinged purple); Yellow (Bright yellow-green late spring/early summer foliage); Green (Late summer foliage coloration); Yellow (Poor yellow fall color)

Fruit Notes:

Green;brown (Bean pods emerge green, becoming brown in late fall to winter)

Ultimate Height:

30-40 feet

Ultimate Spread:

30-40 feet

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Prefers slightly moist soils, but tolerant of soil conditions (sand to clay loams)

Range:

Southeastern U.S.

Diagnostic Characteristics:

This species has light green to yellow, whorled or opposite, heart shaped leaves at 4-8" in length and 3-8" in width. Leaves emerge purple-tinged, then mature to a green to yellow-green and have an unpleasant odor to them once crushed.

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Parts and Problems of Catalpa

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 285

Fruiting Characteristics 115

Drought Tolerant 289

Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96

Fast Growth Rate 229

Notable Texture 282

Additional Information

The Golden Southern Catalpa can tolerate full sun, but does best in part sun to part shade. This species is weak wooded and should not be placed where it is open to wind and storm damage. 'Aurea' is known for its rich yellow leaf coloration and its broad form. Its flowers are trumpet shaped and white with yellow and purple spots.

Plant Photo Gallery

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Habit

Habit

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Emerging Foliage and Flower Buds

Emerging Foliage and Flower Buds

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Leaf in Spring

Leaf in Spring

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Spring Foliage

Spring Foliage

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Leaf in Summer

Leaf in Summer

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Flower Panicle

Flower Panicle

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Flowers

Flowers

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Flower Buds

Flower Buds

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Young Leaves and Flower Buds

Young Leaves and Flower Buds

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Emerging Leaves

Emerging Leaves

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Ripe and Unripe Fruits

Ripe and Unripe Fruits

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Ripe and Unripe Fruits

Ripe and Unripe Fruits

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Bark

Bark

Catalpa bignonioides ′Aurea′ - Flowers and Fruit

Flowers and Fruit

When Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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Fruiting

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Other plants like this Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' (Golden Southern Catalpa)

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