Species of Catalpa

Catalpa Family
Species Size Basic Requirements
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) Mature height up to 60’ with a spread of 20 to 40’ Zones 4 through 8, Full sun, any soil
White blossoms in summer
Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) At 20 years height is 15’ with a spread of 15’. Mature height is 30 to 40’ with a spread of 35 to 50’,. Growth rate is fast as 12 to 15 inches per year. Zones 5 through 9, Full sun, any soil
White blossoms in summer
Chitalpa (Catalpa x Chilopsis) Mature height of 25 to 30’ with a spread of 20’ Zones (6) 7 through 9, Full sun, any soil
Lavender pink blossoms July to September

Catalpa Family
Species	Size	Basic Requirements
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)	Mature height up to 60’ with a spread of 20 to 40’	Zones 4 through 8, Full sun, any soil
	White blossoms in summer
Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides)	At 20 years height is 15’ with a spread of 15’. Mature height is 30 to 40’ with a spread of 35 to 50’,. Growth rate is fast as 12 to 15 inches per year.	Zones 5 through 9, Full sun, any soil
	White blossoms in summer
Chitalpa (Catalpa x Chilopsis)	Mature height of 25 to 30’ with a spread of 20’	Zones (6) 7 through 9, Full sun, any soil
	Lavender pink blossoms July to September

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Northern Catalpa
Southern Catalpa
Chitalpa

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