Western Catalpa
Catalpa Speciosa
Overview
The Western Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a stately deciduous tree celebrated for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and showy, white, trumpet-shaped flowers adorned with purple and yellow markings. It reaches up to 60 feet in height, with a spread of 20 to 40 feet, providing ample shade. The long, slender seed pods add a unique aesthetic in fall. Prefers full sun and adapts to various soil types. Hardy in Zones 4 through 8.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Type TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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