Dwarf form that is grafted on straight trunk to produce a globe or mushroom shape. Fast growing and tolerant of wide range of conditions once established. Botanical Name- Catalpa bignonioides ‘Nana’ Pronunciation- kuh-TAL-puh big-noh-nee-OY-deez Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, fertile, deep soil, but very tolerant of most soils Current Size- 15 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Yarai Pseudata Iris – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees (large flowers), hummingbirds, seed-eating birds once pods open Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C41 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove suckers and dead branches in late winter; water in dry spells and fertilize if growth is slow. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead branches. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil to encourage deep root systems. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Catalpa sphinx moth, leaf spot
