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Catalpa speciosa

Northern Catalpa, Catawba, Bean-Tree

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 20m

Width:

6 - 14m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Moderate

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

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Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb/

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.

Management Notes

None of significance