The new Variegated Catalpa graft is putting on good growth this summer. Catalpas are big-leafed trees, so the variegation is very noticeable on the new leaves.
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Variegated Catalpa Leaves
The new leaves on a Variegated Catalpa are a lot brighter than surrounding green vegetation. The growth is similar to regular green catalpas because the variegation fades later in the summer.
Catalpa New Growth
Variegated Catalpa trees are at their best when first leafing out. The strong colors will soften as summer goes on and will appear mostly green.
Variegated Catalpa Versus Speckled Catalpa
A couple of unique Catalpas are growing close together in my nursery. Variegated Catalpa(Catalpa bignonioides ‘Variegata’) and Speckled Catalpa(Catalpa bignonioides ‘Pulverulentum’) are both listed as Southern Catalpa trees.
Variegated Catalpa
Variegated Catalpa leaves in Spring: In Summer, the leaves are darker, so variegation isn’t as pronounced.