Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' – Chitalpa taskentensis 'Summer Bells'

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Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' – Chitalpa taskentensis 'Summer Bells'

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"Summer Bells" is a small tree or shrub (mature height 3-8 m) Hybrid between Chilopsis linearis and Catalpa bignonioides. The leaves are oblong and narrow. Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' flowers profusely with orchid-like, pale pink flower with yellow throat, flowering June - August, sweetly scented. Flowering starts early in summer and lasts about 2-3 weeks. A second flowering follows in mid-August. Chitalpa grows best in full sun, in well-drained soil. Susceptible to mildew in humid weather. Attracts bees and butterflies. Chitalpa is quite rare and therefore not widely available.
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Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
5 - 8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-brown, slightly grooved
Leaf
elongated to elliptical, 10 - 17 cm, matt green
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious sandy or loamy soil, tolerates drought
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7 (-17,7 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
"Summer Bells" is een kleine boom of struik (volwassen hoogte 3-8 meter). Hybride tussen Chilopsis linearis en Catalpa bignonioides. Het blad is langwerpig en smal. Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' bloeit rijkelijk met orchidee-achtige, bleekroze bloem met gele keel, bloeit juni – augustus, zoet geurend. De bloeit start vroeg in de zomer en duurt ongeveer 2-3 weken. Een tweede bloei volgt half augustus. De Chitalpa groeit het best in de volle zon, op een goed gedraineerde grond. Bij vochtig weer gevoelig voor meeldauw. Trekt bijen en vlinders aan. Chitalpa is vrij zeldzaam en daardoor niet breed verkrijgbaar.
Multi-stem tree nutrient-poor soil tolerates no paving can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown pink July June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers Fruitless cultivar playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells'

Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells' blooms in june, july.
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