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Purpurea Purple Catalpa
Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'
Purple Catalpa
In stock · from $362.99
Lovely, broad leaves first emerge deep purple before maturing to rich green. In early summer large white flowers with yellow and purple markings bloom. Fall brings long seed pods and yellow leaves. Structure tends to be shapely and attractive even in winter.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Fragrant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Purpurea Purple Catalpa get?
About 50'+ tall and 40'+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Purpurea Purple Catalpa need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Purpurea Purple Catalpa need?
Moderate water use.
Will Purpurea Purple Catalpa grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Purpurea Purple Catalpa deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Purpurea Purple Catalpa in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $362.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Purpurea Purple Catalpa wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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