Catalpa hybrids
Catalpa
Photo of Catalpa hybrids - Catalpa
No photo for the moment for Catalpa hybrids - Catalpa
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Flower color:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Maximum width:
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Description
Catalpas are native to warm temperate regions of North America, the West Indies, and eastern Asia. Catalpas grow to 10-25 m tall, and can be recognized by their large heart-shaped to three-lobed leaves.
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Blooming
Flowers in the spring and summer. Flowers are typical of those in the Bignoniaceae family (trumpet shaped). They are usually pure white with stripes of yellow. Bean-like seed pods develop in autumn.
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Growth
Catalpas do extraordinarily well in both heat and cold. They are tough plants that have large heart-shaped leaves giving them a tropical feel although they are very hardy. Make sure to shelter from strong winds.
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Planting
In autumn, sow seeds in a seedbed or in containers in an open frame.
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Pest
Mealybugs, scale insects, aphids. Other problems include powdery mildew, white rot, leaf spots, dieback, and anthracnose.
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Interesting facts
The largest living Catalpa is located on the Michigan State campus, while the oldest Catalpa is found on a graveyard in a UK town called Reading in the county of Berkshire.
Catalpa (Catalpa hybrids) - Soil and irrigation
Tolerant of most soils. Does best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
