The Davey Nursery

This is native to the central United States and known for heat and drought tolerance. Its branch structure is bold and rugged with large clusters of white flowers. This is sometimes referred to as the Catawba or Indian Bean Tree.

Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Habit: deciduous

Growth rate: rapid

Ideal planting location: full sun or part shade; moist, well-drained soil; heat and drought tolerant.

Form: Pyramidal to oval shaped with crooked branches and an irregular crown; showy white, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring.

Height: 50-80 feet

Width: 35 feet

Leaf: 5-12 inches; opposite, green leaves; yellow-green in autumn.