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Indian Bean Tree
€20,00
The Indian bean tree (Catalpa bignonioides) brings an exotic aura to the temperate garden. The beautiful flowers produce copious amounts of nectar for foraging bees. Vigorous growth, producing excellent rot resistant wood, make this a good specie to consider growing in stands on a large scale along with bee hives.
Overview
- Deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate.
- It is in flower in June-July and the seeds ripen from October-December.
- The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs)The plant is self-fertile.
- Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
- Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
- It cannot grow in the shade.
- It prefers moist soil.
- It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Medicinal Uses
A tea made from the bark has been used as an antiseptic, antidote to snake bites, laxative, sedative and vermifuge. Note the roots are poisonous.
We have 3yr old plants supplied in 3 liter pots
Why Choose Us?
We're a small family run plant nursery. Our plants are all chemical free and ethically grown. We grow plants because we love plants and gardening.
Collecting Your Plants
Please note we currently do not post plants. Please see the menu 'Collecting Plants' to arrange local delivery OR to visit the plant nursery to collect your plants.
Disclaimer
The Wildlands Plant Nursery makes no warranties as to the safety of consuming any bulbs, plants or parts of. Please click safety with plants! for full details.
