Southern Catalpa

Common Name: Southern Catalpa
Species Name: Catalpa bignonioides Walt.
Family Name: Acanthaceae
Plant Type: Trees

Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma	Introduced from southeast U.S.; throughout
Sun Preference	Somewhat shade intolerant
Susceptibility	Foliar Diseases

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics

Shade tree, ornamental
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 18-inch diameter, 50-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
- Leaf Shape: Ovate, large
- Stipules: No
Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Abundant and large
- Flower Color: White
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Cigar-like pod