Catalpa, Purple Leaf (Chocolate)
Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'
Description
Enormous leaves that emerge dark purple, turn dark green in summer and yellow in fall. Clusters of white, purple-spotted flowers in spring. Tolerant of heat and alkaline soil.
- Botanical Name
- Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'
- Height
- 35-40'
- Width
- 30-35'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun
- Soil Type
- Alkaline Well Draining
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Foliage Colors
- Dark Green Purple