mexican bean tree

just wondered if anybody can tell me how big this tree gets because i was thinking of buying one.

 

What is it? Cercropia?

If so what part of the tropics are you in?

Catalpa?

 

Doesn't answer your question but I would think 2inches would be too tall -

Quote - Mexican bean tree (Cecropia species) is a Class 1 declared pest plant in Queensland. Class 1 pests established in Queensland are subject to eradication from the state. Landowners must take reasonable steps to keep land free of Class 1 pests. It is a serious offence to introduce, keep or supply a Class 1 pest without a permit issued by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. Penalties of up to $60,000 apply.

Cecropia species are among the most abundant weed species across large parts of Central America and are quick to colonise open, disturbed sites as well as forests that have been damaged by cyclones. - unquote

 

Im in west yorkshire uk. I only no it as been called a bean tree. I just like it for its big leaves.

 

Indian bean tree.?

 

May I suggest that you go for the Indian bean tree - Catalpa

Perhaps your choice would become as undesirable over here as in the states.

 

INDIAN BEAN TREE. thankyou my mistake,so how big does it get and would it be ok in a planter.

 

Catalpa is a good tree, not massive but can get big.
I have one that I prune hard back each winter and grows stems about 8ft long each summer with massive leaves.
If you want flowers though its best not to prune, and allow to grow naurally.

 

Not good for planters, I'm afraid

 

Hi mandy1 and welcome to GC.

The Indian Bean Tree is the Catalpa bignonioides .... height up to 20 meters .... that's 65.25 feet. Not sure about being in a pot .... I have seeds of you're interested .... PM me your address if you are.

To be honest, I don't think it would survive with you ... it likes heat and thrives here.

 

The most outstanding form is Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'. Let it attain a reasonable height of around 10 feet and top it. That will also cause it to produce massive leaves. Avoid exposed sites or the leaves will get torn by the wind.

 

Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' in north Yorkshire.
Requires a sunny, sheltered site.

 

Mandy, you can grow ANYTHING in a pot as long as you look after it properly. That`s watering, feeding and pruning.:thumb: I would say, go for it.

 

I go along with that David.
But only for a short time.


After that it starts to look awful.

 

Bonsai`s look beautiful, Pete. And all Mandy would be doing, is producing a grown up Bonsai. So I disagree with you.:thumb: