Catalpa longissima (Yoke-Wood)

Catalpa longissima (Yoke-Wood) flower with ruffled white petals, purple markings, and yellow throat

Botanical name: Catalpa longissima

Common names: Yoke-Wood, Haitian Catalpa, Jamaican Oak

Origin: West Indies

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Large tree

Mature height: 20 ft or more

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular; moderate

Flower color: Pink; white and off-white

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Tall tree from the West Indies where the hard wood is used for carts and other construction.

Catalpa longissima (Yoke-Wood) with delicate pink and white flowers hanging among the green leaves.

Catalpa longissima (Yoke-Wood) flower with ruffled edges and purple throat markings alongside slender green leaves.

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