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northern catalpa

northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

A large deciduous shade tree with fragrant white and purple flowers in late spring, followed by long bean-like seed pods. It grows quickly and is valued for its dramatic foliage and ornamental appeal.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–60′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Central United States

Native to: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee

Function & Care

biomass/mulchwildlife benefitwindbreak
Nitrogen Fixer · Low

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting