A specimen tree grown for its beautiful foliage of large velvety soft yellow leaves turning almost green in the late summer flowering of bell shaped white flowers with frilly lobes with purple and yellow markings. Pendent pods often persisting after leaves have fallen.

Genus of deciduous summer flowering trees with a good resistant to urban pollution.

A low wide spreading habit and fully hardy, needing full sun and thrives in hot summers. Prefers deep fertile well drained, moisture retentive soil. Plant with some protection form wind to protect the leaves. A medium sized tree of approximately 10m / 30ft. As always, trees will benefit from a spring weed and mulch followed by a good dollop of compost or manure.

Special features: Beautiful leaves and tree shape.