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- Trumpet tree loves sunny and warm location
- Sunny location with lots of space preferred
- Nutrient-rich, slightly moist soil is ideal
- Tips
The trumpet tree loves sun
Trumpet tree loves sunny and warm location
The Common Trumpet Tree (Catalpa bignonioides) is native to the warm and sunny southeast of the USA, but has also been cultivated increasingly as an ornamental tree for some time now.
Sunny location with lots of space preferred
The trumpet tree needs a lot of sun as well as warmth and a sheltered location. The deciduous deciduous tree tolerates direct sunlight and heat without any problems, but it is quite sensitive to frost. If you do not want to plant a small cultivar like the ball-trumpet tree "Nana", you should also plan plenty of space - the trumpet tree can grow up to 18 meters high and develops a fairly expansive crown.
Nutrient-rich, slightly moist soil is ideal
In its homeland, the deciduous tree is found mainly on river banks and on floodplains. As a result, you should also choose a slightly moist, very nutrient-rich soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH in this country.
Tips
Although both plants carry a similar name, you should not confuse the trumpet tree with the highly poisonous flower shrub Brugmansia (also known as the "angel trumpet").