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Catalpa speciosa

Northern Catalpa

Large, green, heart-shaped leaves are the background for the fragrant, white flowers with purple spotting. The flowers give way to long, slender, green seed pods on this narrow, oval-crowned tree.

  • »  Irregular, open, rounded to narrow, oval crown
  • »  Leaves are light green, broadly ovate with heart-shaped bases
  • »  Foliage in the fall is pale yellow
  • »  Large fragrant white orchid-like flowers
  • »  Flowers are followed by long narrow seed pods
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

10gal
$225.00
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15gal
$270.00
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16gal
$414.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:16-17 m
  • Spread:12-13 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Oval
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Catalpa speciosa

In the spring and summer, this tree has great visual appeal with its large leaves and outstanding flowers. A tall ornamental shade tree ideal for large landscapes and park settings.