Catalpa bignonioides (Southern Catalpa)

Catalpa bignonioides (Southern Catalpa) white flower clusters on a large green tree.
Catalpa bignonioides (Southern Catalpa) covered with clusters of white flowers atop the green branches.

Botanical name: Catalpa bignonioides

Common names: Southern Catalpa, Indian Bean Tree

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Zone: 4-8

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

It is a valued ornamental tree with large foliage and showy clusters of flowers in the spring.

Catalpa x erubescens 'Japonica' - hybrid between C.ovata x C.bignonioides.

Similar plants: Catalpa bignonioides (Southern Catalpa)




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