Catalpa, Northern (Western)

Catalpa speciosa

Trees

Description

Large, deciduous tree with enormous leaves. Clusters of white, orchid-like flowers in summer become long seedpods in fall. Very tolerant of heat and poor soil.

Botanical Name
Catalpa speciosa
Height
40-50'
Width
20'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Alkaline Well Draining
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Colors
Purple White
Zones
Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Light Green Yellow
Water Requirements
Moderate Secondary Culinary

Tags

Medium Growing Reflected Heat Tolerant