Catalpa bignonioides is a stunning medium sized deciduous tree with a glorious spreading habit growing @15 x 15m.

The Indian Bean Tree tree has enormously broad, pale green leaves which can be as big as 30cm.

Panicles of white exotic bell shaped flowers splashed with orange and purple appear in late summer. The flowers are then followed by distinctive long, thin bean shaped fruits which hang on through autumn.

Despite its name the tree is not from India but from south eastern USA.