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northern catalpa

northern catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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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
Family
Bignoniaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Central United States

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with