Catalpa speciosa
Bareroot
The northern catalpa is a tall and upright shade tree. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and a showy display of white flowers in late spring. Long seed pods ripen in late summer and persist into the winter. The catalpa is a moderate to fast grower and makes an excellent shade tree or ash replacement.
Mature height x width: 40-60’ x 20-40’
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Moist, well-drained
Soil: Sandy clay to sandy loam
Tolerates… Alkaline soil, dry sites, occasional flooding, road salt, wet sites.
Does not tolerate… Road salt
Ash replacement? Yes
Buckthorn replacement? No
Shoreline buffer zone? No
Seasonal interest: Spring flowers, fall color
Resilience to climate change: High adaptability
Pollinator and wildlife value: High
Photo credit: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org, Jason Sharman, Vitalitree, Bugwood.org, Sharon Yiesla