Northern Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a medium-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 40-70 ft × 20-50 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with high water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect orange, purple and white blooms in spring and summer. It attracts bees, moths and pollinators, stands up well to drought, dry soil and pollution.

USDA zones

4-8

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

High

Mature size

40-70 ft × 20-50 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Orange, Purple, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Bees, Moths, Pollinators

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Pollution, Poor soil, Wet soil

Native to

United States