Southern Catalpa

Scientific Name
Catalpa bignonioides
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Large clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers, blooming in late spring; large, heart-shaped leaves.

Culture

Full sun or partial shade; best in moist, well-drained soils, but tolerates wet, dry and alkaline sites.

Notes

The tree is large and coarse and may not fit into many landscapes, the fruit can be messy when they fall.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad-spreading to irregular

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Southern Catalpa leaf
picID
3510
Image
Southern Catalpa flowers
picID
3511
Image
Southern Catalpa fruit
picID
3512
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
191