American Catalpa Tree
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Description
This product cannot be shipped to California.
The Catalpa tree family is native to North America and has both a Southern Catalpa and Northern Catalpa species. We offer both species and ship the Catalpa species that will grow best in your area. Northern and Southern Catalpa trees are very similar in appearance, however the Northern Catalpa grows slightly larger and has slightly larger leaves, flowers, and seed pods. American Catalpa trees are well know for their big heart-shaped leaves but should be more recognized for their spectacular flowers that adorn the tree in late Spring. After the Catalpa tree flowers it is followed by a long bean-like seed pod that is very interesting throughout the Summer. Catalpa leaves are the sole food source for the Catalpa Sphinx moth, whose caterpillars (Catalpa worms) are highly prized as fish bait. The trees are fast growing to 30-50 feet and make great shade trees. Overall, American Catalpa trees are fascinating trees that have a lot to offer for their shade, Spring beauty, ornamental interest and even fish bait.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White with purple and yellow markings |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Fall Color | Yellow-green |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 10 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Soil Composition | Rich, loamy, and well-draining |
| Soil Moisture | When Young; water weekly - Mature Plants; Occasional Deep Watering |
| Soil pH Level | 5.0-7.0 |
| Mature Width | 20-50 Feet |
| Mature Height | 40-70 Feet |
Pricing
| Size | Price | Ships |
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1-2'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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3-4'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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4-5'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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5-6'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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6-7'
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
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7-8' (Blooming Size)
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Sold Out | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 |
Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).
Grows in zones: 4 - 10
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined as having a certain average annual minimum temperature, a factor relevant to the survival of many plants. In some systems other statistics are included in the calculations. The original and most widely used system, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a rough guide for landscaping and gardening, defines 13 zones by long-term average annual extreme minimum temperatures. It has been adapted by and to other countries (such as Canada) in various forms. A plant may be described as "hardy to zone 10": this means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of −1.1 to 4.4 °C (30 to 40 °F).