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Catalpa speciosa

Family: Bignoniaceae, Genus: Catalpa

Description:

Catalpa speciosa is a fast-growing native tree known for its large heart-shaped leaves and showy white flowers with crimson dots and yellow throats. It is a great shade tree that tolerates wet soils and is often used as a municipal street tree. The tree produces long, skinny fruits resembling green beans and serves as a host plant for the Catalpa Sphinx Moth. Catalpa speciosa is native to the United States and is related to the Trumpet Vine and Royal Paulownia.

Sources:
  1. [1] Northern Catalpa: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  2. [2] Northern Catalpa: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  3. [3] Northern Catalpa: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated July 6, 2025

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