Catalpa speciosa, also known as Northern Catalpa, Hardy Catalpa, Northern Cigar Tree, Western Catalpa, and Catawba Tree, is a deciduous tree native to the midwestern United States. With heart-shaped leaves up to 1', this fast-growing tree becomes covered in stunning large white flowers in summer. It is tolerant of heat and drought. The Northern Catalpa also makes for a beautiful ornamental tree, as it grows up to 90 ft tall and wide. Its large trumpet-shaped flowers are accompanied by pod-like fruit up to 15 inches long that stay attached to the tree during winter.

Type: Hardy tree

Hardiness zones: 4-8

Height: 90', 27m

Location: Sun or part shade

Seeds per packet: 8