Trees · question 5
How are the leaves arranged, and when does it flower?
- Often in whorls of three; white flowers in July: Long, thin ‘beans’ hang on the tree into winter.
- In pairs and velvety hairy; purple flowers in May: Flowers before the leaves appear; egg-shaped, woody capsules.
All species with this feature
Still possible
- Indian bean tree (Catalpa bignonioides)
- Foxglove tree (Paulownia tomentosa)