common name:
Northern Catalpa
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scientific name:
Catalpa
speciosa
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) produces showy clusters of orchid-like white flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by long bean-like seed pods that persist into winter.
Image Creadit:
Trey Lamkins, Graduate Research Assistant
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a large deciduous tree native to portions of the Midwestern United States and is widely planted throughout the Great Plains for its adaptability and ornamental characteristics. It is recognized by its enormous heart-shaped leaves, showy clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers, and long, slender seed pods that can remain on the tree through winter. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Charecteristics
Plant type:
Deciduous Tree
Hardiness Zones:
4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 7, 8
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Moist
Space Requirements:
24-60 feet
Height Requirements:
More than 15 feet
Spread Requirements:
More than 12 feet
Maintenance Requirements:
Medium
Bloom Color:
White
Bloom Time:
Spring
Leaf Color:
Green
Wildlife Attraction:
Birds
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Companion Plant Tolerance:
Clay Soil
Wet Soil
Air Pollution
Uses:
Shade Tree
Street Tree
Flowering Tree
Naturalize
Rain Garden
Varieties