True Root Nursery
Potted Northern Catalpa Seedling
Potted Northern Catalpa Seedling
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Catalpa speciosa
History: Northern Catalpa is native to the midwestern US where it was cultivated starting in the 1750s due to its resistance to rotting. This made it useful as fence posts and, rather unsuccessfully, as railroad ties. This tree has since expanded far beyond its original range as a commonly planted ornamental tree.
Why We Grow It: Catalpas make lovely ornamental trees, featuring large, heart-shaped leaves and twisting trunks. To further the visual appeal, they bloom annually with large, white flowers which turn into dangling bean pods.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Ornamental
Fruit Size: n/a
Storage: n/a
Harvest: N/A
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4
Soil Preference: Tolerant of most soils and moisture levels
Flowering Time: Spring - Late
Bloom Colour: White
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Sun/Shade Requirements:
Partial to full sun (at least 4 hours of full sun daily)
General Growth Habits:
Moderate to fast growth rate, reach about 40-60ft at maturity. Mildew and Leaf Spot are not major issues but Catalpas can get Verticillium Rot. Takes seven years to flower. Flowers May to June. Inedible bean pods present from mid-summer to mid-winter.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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