Mazhar Botanic Garden

Catalpa bignonioides Walter

Cigar tree Indian –Bean-tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000135
Common name: Cigar tree, Indian –Bean-tree
Arabic name: كاتالبا
Native: Southeastern United States
Country: United States
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree growing to 15-18 m tall, 1 m in diameter leaves heart shaped, 20-30 cm long, 15-20 cm broad flowers trumpet shaped, white with yellow spots inside, grow in panicles fruit pod 20-40 cm long, seeds papery

used as an ornamental shade tree and planted in urban areas as a street and lawn tree.

Catalpa arborea Baill

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Texture: Clay Dry Loam Moist Sandy
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Late Spring
Zone: 5 : 9

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