Northern Catalpa

Family Bignoniaceae

Fall Color Yellow/brown

Seed Bean-like pod

Size Class III, 40-50 ft. High 25-35 ft. Wide

Flower 2” white bell shaped in June

Characteristics Huge medium green, heart shaped leaves and showy spring flowers. Interesting seed capsules stay on the tree throughout much of the winter.

Water Drought/ heat tolerant in maturity

Light Full sun

Soil Adaptable, tolerant of heavy alkaline soils

Growth Rate Fast, 1 -2 ft per year