Catalpa
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Catalpa
Catalpa
The Catalpa tree has large, heart-shaped leaves and beautiful white flowers. It provides a perfect spot for playing in the shade!
Habitat: Fields and parks
Appearance
The Catalpa is a medium-sized tree with strikingly large, heart-shaped leaves and showy clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers often spotted with yellow and purple. Its most distinctive feature is the long, slender, bean-like seed pods that can hang from branches all winter.
KingdomPlantaePhylumAnthophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyBignoniaceaeGenusCatalpa
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Catalpa trees are sometimes called "Cigar Trees" because their long seed pods look just like cigars!
Catalpa wood is naturally resistant to rot, making it great for fence posts and outdoor projects!
Despite looking like beans, Catalpa pods are toxic if eaten by humans or pets.
Its giant heart-shaped leaves can grow over a foot long, making them huge among trees!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Catalpa flowers produce abundant nectar, helping them attract bees and hummingbirds for successful reproduction.
Ability
Winter Seed Store
Catalpa's long, persistent seed pods keep seeds safe and disperse them gradually throughout the winter.
Ability
Pest Protector
Catalpa leaves produce compounds that naturally repel some insect pests, helping it stay healthy.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-25 m
- Canopy Spread
- 10-15 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 60-120 cm
- Lifespan
- 50-100 years
- Fruit Type
- Long bean-like pods
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
eats
Catalpa Sphinx Moth
Manduca catalpae
Larvae feed exclusively on Catalpa leaves.
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar from abundant Catalpa flowers.
pollinates
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Visits the showy flowers for nectar.
depends on
Human
Homo sapiens
Used for ornamental planting, shade, and durable timber.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Cigar TreeIndian Bean TreeWestern Catalpa
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Catalpa?
10-25 m
How wide does Catalpa spread?
10-15 m
Is Catalpa edible?
No
How big is Catalpa?
60-120 cm
How long does Catalpa live?
50-100 years
Where is Catalpa usually found?
Fields and parks
What kind of fruit does Catalpa produce?
Long bean-like pods
How fast does Catalpa grow?
Fast
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