Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)
[kah-TAL-pah spee-see-OH-sah]
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| Family |
Bignoniaceae |
| Why Like |
Bell-shaped, orchid-like white flowers appear in panicles in June, giving way to slender seedpods 1-2 feet long. Very big leaves. |
| Description |
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| Named Cultivars |
Catalpa speciosa 'Hiawatha 2'
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| Plant Data |
| I am a... |
Deciduous Perennial Tree
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| Mature Size |
40 - 70 feet
tall. 20 - 50 feet
wide.
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| Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade -
Full Sun
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| Moisture Tolerance |
- Wet: |
| Zones |
4a -
8b
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| Tags |
Adaptable, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Loamy Soil, Low Maintenance, Moist Soil, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Shade Tree, Showy Flowers, Street Tree, Thornless, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
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| Bloom Period |
May to June
(First Bloom: 675 GDD, Full Bloom: 816 GDD)
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| Flower Color |
White With Purple And Yellow Interior Spotting
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