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Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Sun
Catalpa is a large deciduous tree known for its striking, large leaves and beautiful white flowers. It produces long, bean-like seed pods and provides excellent shade.
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Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Sun
Catalpa is a large deciduous tree known for its striking, large leaves and beautiful white flowers. It produces long, bean-like seed pods and provides excellent shade.
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Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa
Category: Deciduous Tree • Catalpa
Discover the northern catalpa, a stunning shade tree with large leaves and beautiful flowers.
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Width: 30-40 feet
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Fast
Season of Interest: Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
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