Scientific Name
Catalpa bignonioides

Common Name
Southern catalpa


Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun to partial shade; tolerates moist soil
Height: 25 to 40'
Flower/Fruit: Clusters of white flowers spotted with purple in early summer
Comments: Caterpillars can defoliate but it will releaf; large leaves have an unpleasant odor when crushed; best used away from the house; coarse texture
Cultivars: Aurea (yellow leaves); nana (dwarf)
 

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