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Catalpa speciosa
Catalpa Northern
(Zone 4) Bright green leaves in summer. Perfect white flowers in June-July. High tolerance for difficult conditions and extremely dry weather.

Flower:
June, July
White

Fruit:
Oct-April, Persistant
Green to Brown
Narrow - Cylindric Capsules

Fall Color:
Yellow Green

Shape:
Irregular Oval

Size: 60' X 40'

Distinct Features:
Cigar sized fruit capsule

Best Dig Time:
Spring, Fall

Adaptable To:
pH
Moisture
Soil Type

Uses:
Open Large Spaces
Specimen
Suburban

 

pH Preference :
Slightly Acidic soil
Neutral soil

Tolerates:
Alkaline soil

Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Tolerates:
Full Sun
Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preferred:
Moist
Tolerates:
Dry
Wet

Site Preferred:
Poorly Drained
Rich
Well Drained

Tolerates:
Compacted soil

Environmental Tolerances:
Disease
Drought
Heat
Pest
Salt Spray

 
 

   
 
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