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INDIAN BEAN TREE (Catalpa Bignonioides Nana)


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Hi all, I’m new to this forum and hope to gain some valuable knowledge along the way. I have always been a fan of the Indian bean tree. Small and shaped well and ideal for my garden. I’m really keen to look after it as best I can and it is coming along really well, but I’m fretting for the winter months. Can any members tell me what is happening to the leaves please?

wind damage, or pest damage, or something that I’m doing wrong perhaps?

All answers massively appreciated.

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I don't think you need to give it any winter protection, they're hardy enough for our winters I'm sure. There's plenty growing outside all over the country.

 

Re. pruning. They are big trees naturally so if you want to keep it small and well shaped then yes, you'll need to prune it regularly. Annually, if not more frequently I'd guess. Just bear in mind that once you start you'll be into a never ending cycle as they, and most other trees, over-compensate with regrowth once cut.

Also, you'll probably find that the leaves are bigger when it grows back after pruning. Some people like that as it makes the tree look more spectacular.

 

I wouldn't worry about the leaf damage. It's only slightly in those photos. More likely caused by weather than pests I reckon, maybe wind damage, or short-term drought or heat stress. I'm sure it's only a transitory thing.

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6 hours ago, devon TWiG said:

The state of the leaves is not something to be concerned  about at this time of the year , ...however ...the top of the stem / trunk looks more worrying , was the tree decapitated a while back ??

I think its a graft . Probably cherry root stock ? 

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