Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Flowering-Tree as the name suggests

as the name suggests

Also interesting in autumn when this conifer surprisingly takes on the golden tones of its deciduous neighbours then drops all its needles to reveal a bleak winter silhouette

A slow-growing tree

The cultivar 'Caucasica' is more vigorous than the species making it suitable for pleach training

Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Flowering-Tree as the name suggestsThis hybrid has young leaves and shoots that are dark purple, almost black, gradually becoming a luxurious jade green with purple blush in summer. Produces impressive upright 'candles' of white flowers with hints of orange and purple in summer. Requires a a spacious (grows to 8m wide) and sheltered position in full sun. Avoid heavy soils. H6