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T & M Greencare Northern Catalpa

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Showy white flowers that bloom in late spring
Large, bright green heart-shaped leaves
Fast-growing tree
Unique twisting trunks and branches add to the ornamental value
Hardy enough to withstand city conditions, but still add interest with blooms, shape
40' to 60' high with 30' spread
Zones 4 to 8

Products specifications

Hardiness Zone	Hardiness Zone 4, Hardiness Zone 5, Hardiness Zone 6, Hardiness Zone 7, Hardiness Zone 8
Sun Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Preference	Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Silty Loam, Well Drained, Wet
Shape	Oval
Growth Speed	Medium to Fast
Scientific Name	Catalpa speciosa
Wildlife Value	<p>The flowers of the catalpa are visited by hummingbirds. It is the sole host of the catalpa sphinx moth. And it provides nutrition for bees in early summer.</p>
History/Lore	<p>The catalpa tree is found in forests from southern Illinois and Indiana to western Tennessee and Arkansas. First cultivated in 1754, the wood was used for fence posts and railroad ties because of its resistance to rot and the tree’s fast growth rate. Common names for this tree are many and colorful—including cigar tree, Indian bean tree, catawba, caterpillar tree, hardy catalpa and western catalpa.</p>
Mature Height	40' - 60'
Mature Spread	20' - 40'
Shipping Height	6" - 1'

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This is a tree that demands your attention. White, showy flowers. Giant heart-shaped leaves. Dangling bean-like seed pods. Twisting trunk and branches. How could you not stop to take it in? And with all of these unique features, the northern catalpa is popular with kids as well.

While not ideal for every location, this unique and hardy tree is a fast grower that finds a home in parks and yards throughout the country.

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