Zone 4-8

Also known as Northern Catalpa. Grows to 90 feet. Medium green heart shaped leaves are often 12 inches long. Flowers that are creamy white, with yellowish and brown markings bloom in late June. In late fall, long bean-like pods appear that reach 18 inches. Grows best in rich, moist soil but will tolerate an average dry soil. Attractive as an ornamental but also when grown in rich moist soil, hardy. Catalpa produce more good fence posts in a short time than any other native tree.