Catalpa speciosa

Northern form of catalpa. Larger "pods". Food source for catalpa hornworms which can defoliate tree in summer. Used as a decorative tree in 1940's subdivisions.

Catalpa speciosa(tree)

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Common Name northern catalpa
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Oval
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Platey
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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