Catalpa speciosa
catalpa
- Yellow foliage during the fall
- White bell-shaped flowers during spring
- Shade tree
- Category: Tree
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 40-70 ft
- Spread: 20-50 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
This medium to large deciduous tree features a narrow, oval crown and makes an excellent shade tree. In spring, it produces eye-catching white, bell-shaped flowers adorned with purple spots on the inside. A standout in the spring landscape, it also serves as an excellent shade tree.
Attributes
| • | Fall Color |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Catalpa speciosa
This tree is easily grown in average to moist, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. It can reach impressive heights of up to 70 feet. Exceptionally adaptable, it tolerates deer, drought, clay soil, and even urban air pollution.