Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)

Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)Estimated Height at Pickup: 2 3, 1 gal The northernmost species in a largely tropical family, catalpa shows it with its large, orchid like fragrant flowers, broad leaves, and conspicuous showy seed pods. A fairly adaptable, relatively fast growing tree with a good natural form. The flowers and extra floral nectaries make it valuable to many insects. Pollination: Male and female needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun Shade Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic,

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but blooms the best in part sun/shade

many moths

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Broad leaves cast deep shade

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The plants

Visually very similar and difficult to tell apart from savannah blazing stars

with light pink as the most common color

Flowers attract bees and flies