Catalpa - Wikipedia
Catalpa (/ kə - ˈtæl - pə /, / kə - ˈtɑːl - pə / [1]), commonly also called catawba, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of North …
Northern catalpa | Catalpa speciosa | The Morton Arboretum
Catalpa is a Midwest native tree that grows 40 to 60 feet tall, with a narrow, open, irregularly rounded crown and spreading branches. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of fragrant, white …
Catalpa: Care and Growing Guide - The Spruce
Sep 30, 2024 · The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and this tree is the sole host for the catalpa sphinx moth. With dense foliage and large leaves, the catalpa provides excellent …
12 Types of Catalpa Trees (Their Characteristics & Habitat ...
May 8, 2025 · Catalpa trees, belonging to the genus Catalpa in the Bignoniaceae family, are celebrated for their dramatic foliage, vibrant flowers, and striking seed pods, making them a standout choice for …
Northern Catalpa - US Forest Service
Northern catalpa is a member of the Bignoniaceae, the Bignonia or Catalpa family. Species in this family range from woody vines to large trees. Other plants in the family include trumpet creeper (Campsis …
How To Grow and Care For Catalpa Trees - Dengarden
Jun 14, 2025 · Looking for a hardy native tree that is anything but boring? Catalpa trees are known for their knockout flowers and distinctive, green bean-shaped seedpods. Having previously fallen out of …
Catalpa speciosa - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Catalpa speciosa, commonly called northern catalpa, is a medium to large, deciduous tree that typically grows to 40-70’ (less frequently to 100’) tall with an irregular, open-rounded to narrow-oval crown.
Catalpa Tree: Types, Leaves, Flowers, Seed Pods (Including Catalpa ...
Apr 13, 2023 · Catalpa is a genus of flowering trees that grow in warm temperate regions of the world. Two species—the northern catalpa and southern catalpa—are native to North America. The other …
Catalpa | Description, Distribution, & Facts | Britannica
catalpa, (genus Catalpa), genus of eight species of trees (family Bignoniaceae) native to eastern Asia, eastern North America, and the West Indies. The common, or southern, catalpa (C. bignonioides), …
Learn About Northern Catalpa - Arbor Day Foundation
The catalpa tree is found in forests from southern Illinois and Indiana to western Tennessee and Arkansas. First cultivated in 1754, the wood was used for fence posts and railroad ties because of its …