Northern Catalpa
$19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Michigan
- Very showy in spring with large groups of white flowers
- Large, heart-shaped leaves
- Distinctive, large “bean-pod” fruits retained into fall
- Deer tolerant
- Seedling height: 18″-24″
Height: 40ft-70ft
Spread: 20ft-50ft
Water Needs: Medium to Wet
Soil Needs: Sand, Loam, Clay
Growth Rate: Moderate-Fast
Description
| Northern Catalpa | |||
| Description | Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa), also known as the cigar tree, is a deciduous tree. It is known for its showy flowers and long bean pods. Its large leaves are heart-shaped and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. Northern catalpa is deer tolerant and attracts pollinators. | ||
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Size
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Height | 40 – 70 ft. | |
| Spread | 20 – 50 ft. | ||
| Growth rate | Moderate-fast | ||
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Needs
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Sun | Part shade | |
| Water use | Low | ||
| Soil | Rich, moist soils | ||
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Bloom & Fruit
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Bloom time | April – June | |
| Bloom color | White | ||
| Fruit type | Capsule | ||
| Edible/Inedible | Inedible | ||
| Nativeness | Native | ||
| Benefits | Ornamental, good for wildlife, showy flowers, deer resistant | ||
| Climate Change Hardiness | Unknown adaptability | ||
Additional information
| Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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