Catalpa - Wikipedia
Catalpa (/ kə - ˈtæl - pə /, / kə - ˈtɑːl - pə / [1]), commonly also called catawba, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of North America, the Caribbean, and East Asia.
Catalpa: Care and Growing Guide - The Spruce
Sep 30, 2024 · The catalpa tree (Catalpa spp.) is well-loved and recognized for its height, enormous heart-shaped leaves (up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide), twisted spreading branches, panicles of creamy white fragrant blossoms, and long dark brown seed pods.
Northern catalpa | Catalpa speciosa | The Morton Arboretum
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.
Catalpa speciosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Catalpa speciosa, commonly called northern catalpa, is a medium to large, deciduous tree that typically grows to 40-70’ (less frequently to 100’) tall with an irregular, open-rounded to narrow-oval crown.
Northern Catalpa - US Forest Service
The fruit is a narrow pod (capsule), up to 36 centimeters (14 inches) long which contains 100 or more winged seeds (see photos). Northern catalpa is associated with low ground along streams, rivers and lakes, often in the open. It is widely planted as an ornamental tree.
Catalpa (Catalpa spp.): Leaves, Bark, Flowers, Fruit- Identification ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Also known as southern catalpa, hardy catalpa, western catalpa, northern catalpa, catawba, cigar tree and caterpillar tree, it is native to a wide-ranging area including North America, the Caribbean and East Asia. It’s been cultivated throughout the US since the early 1800s.
Catalpa Tree: Types, Leaves, Flowers, Seed Pods (With Catalpa …
Apr 13, 2023 · Catalpa trees are deciduous ornamental shade trees with large, heart-shaped leaves, white or yellow fragrant flowers, and long dangling seed pods. Trees in the genus Catalpa are native to North America. The two most common species are the southern catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) and the northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa). Catalpa trees are also ...
Catalpa speciosa - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The northern catalpa is a medium-sized to large, deciduous tree with a short, thick trunk and a rounded to pyramidal crown. It is native to the eastern and central US, including North Carolina. It is a member of the trumpetvine family (Bignoniaceae).
Catalpa bignonioides - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
The southern catalpa is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with a short, thick trunk and a broadly rounded irregular crown. It is native to the Gulf States, from Florida to Texas, and Georgia. This species is found in North Carolina, either escaping from or persisting after cultivation.
Southern catalpa | The Morton Arboretum
Attractive, large panicles of white bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple spots bloom in early summer and are long-lasting. Falling flowers and fruit can be messy. Native to floodplains, southern catalpa is very adaptable and tolerant of adverse conditions.
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