Catalpa speciosa
The Northern Catalpa is a deciduous tree with a narrow, oval crown. Its massive trunk features grayish-brown bark and twisting branches. Large heart-shaped leaves, white showy flowers, and seed pods that last into winter make this tree an attractive tree for open spaces. Also known as Fish-Bait Tree.
- Showy, slightly fragrant trumpet shaped white flowers
- Large heart-shaped leaves
- Bean like seed pods 8-20” long that start out green and turn brown as they ripen