Species of Catalpa

Catalpa Family
SpeciesSizeBasic 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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