Northern Catalpa

Scientific Name
Catalpa speciosa
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
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
80.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to irregular

Native Regions, Text

United States (and Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Northern Catalpa flowers
picID
3513
Image
Northern Catalpa in flower
picID
3514
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
192