Average-sized tree with a wide, spreading, round-headed crown, native to the south eastern part of the United States. The crown is capricious and the low branching gives a rather short trunk. It is a rapid grower attaining a width of up to circa 10 m. The grey brown, shallow-fissured bark peels in plates. The hard wood of the twigs breaks easily. The acuminate and entire, heart-shaped leaf emerges late in spring and is shed relatively early. The leaves are opposite or whorled in threes. When bruised a distinctive smell emerges. In autumn they turn yellow. The white, tubular flowers appear in erect conical clusters. The capsules persist during winter. Shallow rooting with fleshy roots. Catalpa bignonioides is a handsome tree that can eventually grow to be a large tree requiring a great deal of space.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Catalpa bignonioides can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Catalpa bignonioides is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Catalpa bignonioides is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Catalpa bignonioides with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.