Catalpa is one of the few large trees that actually puts on a heck of a flower display in late May. At a distance it may look like the tree it covered in pure white blossoms, but on closer inspection you will see the spectacular yellow streaks and purple spots that line the throat. One of the fastest growing plants we carry. I planted a couple in my yard that were seed in ’88 and are now 60 feet! So when we say it grows fast we mean it. Catalpa like full sun and has shown adaptability to almost any site and soil condition even though it is native to southern Illinois. Once used as fence posts because the wood rots slowly if at all, if look carefully as you travel you may come across some.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall