West Texas Nursery
Catalpa - Container
Catalpa - Container
Regular price
$75.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$75.00 USD
Unit price
per
(for 25 seedlings)
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A fast-growing tree, catalpa prefers moist soil, but will tolerate drier sites. Its characteristic showy flowers, large leaves, and long pods make it easily recognizable.
| Latin Name |
Catalpa speciosa |
| Tree Size | Large (25-35 feet) |
| Hardiness | Texas Zones 6-9 |
| Leaf Type | Deciduous |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Soil Needs | Prefers rich, moist soils, but tolerates drier sites |
| Tolerances | Drought; alkaline soils |
| Attributes | Showy or fragrant flower; attractive fruit; large leaves |
| Features | Showy white to purple flowers in spring and early summer; produce long, slender pods |
| Problems | Leaves may scorch during hot, dry periods; flower, leaves and fruit can be a nuisance |
| Comments | Tough tree well-suited to open areas away from walkways; catalpa worms are prized as fishing bait |
