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Indian Bean Tree - Description
- Potted Indian Bean Tree
- Catalpa Bignonioides 'Nana'
- Formal Garden Tree
- Perfect Globular Canopy
- Slow Growing
- Nana is a Smaller Tree
- Reaching just 2m in Height
- Current Size: 60cm
- Pot Size: 5L
Delivery - Important Note - Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Indian Bean Tree - Characteristics
- Formal small garden tree
- Standard habit. Single stem with canopy above
- Large heart shaped leaves
- Beautiful lime green colour
- Vibrant & striking garden plant
- Leaf: Heart-shaped, fresh green, 10 - 15 cm
- No significant flower
- Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
- Moderate growth rate
Indian Bean Tree - Uses
- Smaller tree ideal in small gardens, front gardens, drives & courtyards
- Likes a sheltered spot
- Popular native tree suited to all sized gardens
- Grow for Spring & Summer interest
- Excellent, reliable garden tree
Indian Bean Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Can be planted any time of year
- Best to avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- Indian Bean tree likes full sun, part shade & shade
- Just be positioned in a sheltered spot
- Avoid exposed sites
- Ideal soil would be fertile & rich in humus
- Prefers a well drained soil
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- Also likes peaty soils
- Spacing distance varies on use
- If planting in lawns, then space 3 to 5m apart
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
- Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
- Replace cane with larger stake when required
After Care
- Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
- Water before & after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
