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Catalpa is a Midwest native tree that grows 40 to 60 feet tall, with a narrow, open, irregularly rounded crown and spreading branches. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of fragrant, white flowers. The long, interesting seed pods persist through the winter.
Growing and caring for a northern catalpa tree is a rewarding experience. These trees produce abundant beauty between their colorful blooms and decorative foliage. Plus, it makes a wonderful shade tree if provided enough space and the appropriate growing conditions.
Catalpa speciosa, commonly known as the northern catalpa, hardy catalpa, western catalpa, cigar tree or catawba, [1] [2] is a species of Catalpa native to the midwestern United States. The Latin specific epithet speciosa means "showy".
The northern catalpa tree is a large deciduous shade tree with vast, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of showy white flowers. This catalpa species is known for its narrow, oval canopy and spreading branches.
Northern catalpa is a member of the Bignoniaceae, the Bignonia or Catalpa family. Species in this family range from woody vines to large trees. Other plants in the family include trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) and crossvine (Bignonia capreolata). The family is mostly tropical and subtropical.
Genus: Catalpa. Species: C. speciosa. Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8. Height: 40 to 70 ft. Width: 20 to 50 ft. Common characteristics: The northern catalpa is a large, upright tree. Its bark is a gray-brown that becomes scaly with age. Leaves are simple and large, 6" to 10" long, and heart-shaped.
Northern catalpa is primarily used today as a large ornamental shade tree. It is widely planted in urban areas as a street and lawn tree. Conservation uses include plantings in mined-land reclamation projects and shelterbelts.
November 7, 2017. Catalpa is a hard tree to overlook. Trumpet-shaped flowers herald its awakening for the summer and are soon followed by some of the largest leaves in the northern hemisphere. Elephant ears would not be too far off the mark for their description. Finally come the seed pods — bean-like in shape draping the tree like green tinsel.
Northern Catalpa. Northern catalpa trees are very fast growing trees with large heart-shaped leaves. Also known as Hardy Catalpa, Western Catalpa, Cigar Tree, and Catawba-Tree. The height at 20 years is about 20 feet. Catalpas prefer moist, deep, well drained soil, but adapts to dry or wet soils.
Northern catalpa is primarily used today as a large ornamental shade tree. It is widely planted in urban areas as a street and lawn tree. Conservation uses include plantings in mined-land reclamation projects and shelterbelts.