The large leaves and dense foliage of Catalpa species provide good shelter from rain and wind, making the trees an attractive habitat for many species of birds. They do not present many threats of falling limbs, but the dark-brown fruit husks that they drop in late summer may be a nuisance.

Apr 13, 2023 · Catalpa trees are known for their broad, triangular-shaped, or heart-shaped leaves. Each leaf has a rounded base at the stem end and a short, pointed tip. Catalpa leaf margins are smooth, with no serration or lobes. Catalpa leaves often grow in …

Sep 30, 2024 · The catalpa tree (Catalpa spp.) is well-loved and recognized for its height, enormous heart-shaped leaves (up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide), twisted spreading branches, panicles of creamy white fragrant blossoms, and long dark brown seed pods.

Catalpa is a Midwest native tree that grows 40 to 60 feet tall, with a narrow, open, irregularly rounded crown and spreading branches. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of fragrant, white flowers. The long, interesting seed pods persist through the winter.

Catalpa speciosa, commonly known as the northern catalpa, hardy catalpa, western catalpa, cigar tree or catawba, [2] [3] is a species of Catalpa native to the midwestern United States. The Latin specific epithet speciosa means "showy".

Mar 31, 2022 · There are two species of catalpa trees in North America, and they are both natives. They can be recognized by their large, heart-shaped, sharp-pointed leaves, showy white or yellow flowers,...

Sep 27, 2024 · Catalpa trees have large, heart-shaped leaves that can be up to 12 inches long. They are arranged in a whorled or opposite pattern on the branches. In late spring to early summer, Catalpa trees produce large, showy, bell-shaped flowers.

May 27, 2024 · The catalpa tree, or Catalpa speciosa, is a native tree with heart-shaped leaves and big groups of fragrant, showy flowers. To top it all off, the tree has strange, cigar-shaped seed pods that hang from the bare branches all winter.

Feb 10, 2025 · Catalpa trees, native to eastern North America, offer fast growth and stunning seasonal beauty. Learn about their habitat, varieties, and the challenges of maintaining these adaptable trees.

Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) may be native to southeast Texas and has leaves with long, pointed tips; princesstree (Paulownia tomentosa) has blue or purple flowers and a hazelnut-shaped capsule.