Southern Catalpa

Catalpla bignonioides 

Availability: 3g size

Tree
Max Size: 50′ tall x 35′ wide

Loam, Sand
Full Sun, Part Shade
Somewhat Moist, Moist to Dry

Deciduous, yellow fall color
Blooms spring, white
Fruits inedible long fruits in late summer to fall, brown

No salt tolerance

Larval host for catalpa sphinx moth (Ceratomia catalpae) and tersa sphinx (Xylophanes tersa).
Attracts various pollinators including butterflies and bees.
Prune in winter while dormant. Wood is extremely rot-resistant.

Creates seed pod litter and root suckers. Some consider the leaves to smell bad when crushed.