Northern Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa
Plant Type- Deciduous Tree
Flower Color- White
Foliage Color- Green during summer, yellow in fall
Growth Habit- Upright, Oval
Growth Rate- Moderate
Zone- 4-7
Height- 50-60 feet tall
Spread- 35-40 feet wide
Light- Full sun
Details- This tree exhibits beautiful white flowers in the spring which turn to long fruit pods. Catalpa shade trees have heart-shaped leaves that turn from green in the summer to yellow in the fall.
Pruning- Pruning is best done when the tree is dormant. Late fall through winter to early spring.
Other catalpa tree options.
- Southern Catalpa