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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Catalpa x erubescens is a rarely grown tree, bearing large, chocolate-purple leaves that lighten to green with age. In late-summer masses of cream-white, yellow- and brown-flecked flowers are borne, followed by long hanging seedpods.

For best results grow Catalpa x erubescens in a sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Learn more in our grow guide. Explore the variety Catalpa bignonioides.

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Catalpa ‘Erubescens’ and wildlife

Catalpa ‘Erubescens’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Catalpa ‘Erubescens’ poisonous?

Catalpa ‘Erubescens’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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