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Thick-leaved Catalpa

Catalpa crassifolia

Bignoniaceae
Tree
Ornamental
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About this plant

Catalpa crassifolia, the Thick-leaved Catalpa, is a deciduous ornamental tree that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soils and can grow 10–15 meters tall. This tree is suitable for USDA zones 4–9 and blooms from July to September with white flowers.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay

Height

7–12 m

Spread

6–9 m

Zones

4–8

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Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Soil: Loamy, clay, sandy
  • USDA Zones: 4–9
  • Height: 10–15 m
  • Bloom Time: July-September
  • Flower Colors: White
  • Deciduous: Yes
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