Catalpa Bignonioides Aurea

Description

Catalpa bignonioides ‘Aurea’ is a stunning golden-leaved variety of the Southern Catalpa, offering brilliant color and bold texture in any landscape. Emerging in spring with bright yellow, heart-shaped leaves, the foliage gradually transitions to a soft lime-green as the season progresses. This fast-growing, medium-sized tree creates a dense, rounded canopy that provides excellent shade and a tropical-like feel.

In late spring to early summer, clusters of showy, fragrant white flowers with purple and yellow markings appear, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Following the blooms, long, slender seed pods develop, adding interest through fall and winter. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, Catalpa ‘Aurea’ thrives in full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Resistant to drought and urban pollution, it is an excellent choice for city landscapes, parks, and large gardens. Whether used as a striking specimen tree or planted in rows for dramatic effect, this golden catalpa brings color, texture, and beauty to any setting.