Catalpa speciosa, commonly known as the northern catalpa, hardy catalpa, western catalpa, cigar tree, and catawba-tree, is a species of Catalpa native to the . KatalpaArchivPodobnéKatalpa (Catalpa) je rod opadavých dřevin z čeledi trubačovité. Catalpa speciosa, commonly called northern catalpa, is a medium to large, deciduous tree that typically grows to 40-70′ (less frequently to 100′) tall with an .

Catalpa speciosa (Warder) Warder ex Engelm. Northern catalpa, Catalpa tree, Cigar tree, Indian bean. Bignoniaceae (Trumpet-Creeper Family). Northern catalpa is distinguished from its cousin, southern catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) by its leaves, which taper gradually to a point rather than a sharp .

Show All Show Tabs northern catalpa. Northern catalpa is very adaptable to adverse conditions, but has weak wood and branch structure. Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)photo: John Hagstrom . The northern catalpa can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4–8. Trumpet Creeper family (Bignoniaceae). Description: This medium-sized tree is 40-70′ tall at maturity, forming a trunk up to . The leaves of Catalpa speciosa are large and heart-shape simple and opposite or sometimes whorled.

The flowers are very showy and numerous.