Catalpa speciosaIndiana Native
Northern Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa - Overall Tree in Summer
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (White 4-8" long terminal flower panicles are slightly fragrant and appear in spring)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Medium green summer foliage); Yellow (Often turns a poor greenish-yellow to brown before falling in the fall)
 Stem Notes:
stout, smooth, reddish to yellowish brown
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Slender 8-20" long seedpods persist into winter (not overly attractive))
 Ultimate Height:
40-60 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-40 feet
 Bloom Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Tolerates wet, dry, and alkaline soils
 Range:
Eastern United States
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Simple, very large (12" long by 8" wide) heart-shaped leaves that are opposite or whorled. Flowers resemble those of foxglove.
 Ecological Functions:
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 275
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 101
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Notable Bark 161
  • Notable Texture 277
  • Indiana Native 152

    • Additional Information

    Coarse winter trunks and branches are bold and striking; picturesque. Best for difficult areas. Wood is rot resistant, but is somewhat brittle so branches can fall in wind and ice storms. Too coarse of texture for most urban landscapes. Short-lived to about 50 years.

    When Catalpa speciosa has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    9 Catalpa speciosa found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_5173*AROGA
    2ORIG_1209*AHAAS
    32013_00304*AHORTPARK
    42018_00982*AHLTP
    52013_00211*AHORTPARK
    Heritage Plant
    6ORIG_5172*AROGA
    7ORIG_5022*ASCPA
    Heritage Plant
    82013_00306*AHORTPARK
    92023_00678*AHORTPARK

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