Catalpa Tree for Sale

The Catalpa Tree (Catalpa speciosa Warder x Engelm) is a hardy and deciduous tree that is truly magnificent when at full maturity. It has beautiful white showy flowers.

Catalpa Tree Plant Details 

Family: Bignoniaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 40 – 70 ft.

Spread: 20 – 50 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, birds

Landscape Uses and Maintenance of Catalpa Tree 

The Catalpa Tree will create high drama in your yard or garden with its tall, statuesque branching habit, large light green and heart shaped leaves, and its showy flowers.

Plant this tree to create a shade garden, as a street tree on the outskirts of your property, or when making an allée you want to make a large impact.

Its large and showy flowers bloom in the spring. These flowers are white, wavy around the edges, and have accents of purple and orange. The flowers will give way to long, slender green seedpods that resemble green beans in nature, which turn brown as they mature.

Its bark is ridged with thick, chunky scales.

This is a low maintenance tree that will create dramatic impact on your property, making it a great option for the busy gardener.

Plant in a location with full sun to partial sun. Avoid planting it in the shade.

This tree prefers moist to wet soil, so be sure to keep it watered or plant in a moist location. Water thoroughly and deeply when it is first planted until it has become well established.

This is a deer resistant tree. Protect it when young and vulnerable to damage from deer and rabbit browsing.

As this tree ages, be sure to watch it for any damaged, diseased or decaying branches that may need to be removed to ensure the optimal health of the tree.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Catalpa Tree

The Catalpa Tree is the host plant for the Catalpa Sphinx butterfly and is a host plant for other butterflies.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Catalpa trees thrive in well-drained soil and require regular watering, particularly during dry spells. It's best to prune them in late winter to remove dead branches and maintain their shape. Keep an eye out for pests such as caterpillars, and provide enough space for their large, spreading canopy.

Plant Reproduction

The Catalpa tree spreads by wind-dispersed seeds from long pods.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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