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Species: Catalpa speciosa

(kah-tal'pah spee-see-oh'sah)

Catalpa speciosa

Catalpa; Indian Bean

Found on Course Walks

High pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

Both the straight species and these cultivars are rare in the trade, this is a genus which deserves greater use and selection.

'Aurea', 'Koehnei', 'Nana', 'Pulverulenta', 'Purpurea', 'Variegata'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

40' - 60' (20' - 40' spread)

Deciduous

open, irregular, oval crown

sun or part-shade; fast growth in moist site.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

sun or part-shade; fast growth in moist site.

Yes

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

transplant B & B or bare root as a small tree, native to Northern and Central Midwestern US.

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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