Catalpa speciosa

Common Name

Northern Catalpa (white)

Scientific Name

Catalpa speciosa

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

Form

upright oval

Upright oval

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

40 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Potentially invasive species

Additional Information

Coarse large leaves. Tough tree for large landscapes. Not recommended for streets or smaller residential areas. Very adaptable.