Catawba

Year of Introduction: 1967

Origin: US National Arboretum

Flower Color: Purple

Date of First Flower: Mid-July

Length of Flowering: 70 days

Growth Habit: Dense globose

Height: 10-20'

Hardiness: Good  (zone map)

Bark Color: Gray-brown

Fall Color: Brilliant orange-red

Powdery Mildew Resistance: Good

Additional Comments: Large, abundant, dark purple flower panicles. Seems to be a magnet for crapemyrtle aphids and consequently, sooty mold.