Catalpa speciosa
NORTHERN CATALPA, WESTERN CATALPA
Bignoniaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
18m

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Origins: USA

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Cigar Tree, Hardy Catalpa

 
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Catalpa speciosa
NORTHERN CATALPA, WESTERN CATALPA
Bignoniaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
18m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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