Southern Catalpa
Common Name: Southern Catalpa
Species Name: Catalpa bignonioides Walt.
Family Name: Acanthaceae
Plant Type: Trees
Plant Facts | |
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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
Habitat/Ecology | |
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Habitat | Varies |
Soil Type | Moist |
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
Successional Stage | Mid |