Moderate to grow

Hybrid Catalpa

Catalpa x erubescens

Overview

Hybrid Catalpa (Catalpa x erubescens) is a beautiful flowering tree hybridized between Catalpa speciosa and Catalpa ovata. The Hybrid Catalpa is known for its unique and stunning flowers. The flowers are bell-shaped and a stunning mix of white, yellow, and purple. It also produces an abundance of large green seed pods. It typically is a smaller tree, reaching heights between 10 and 20 feet at maturity, and its thick foliage provides plentiful shade. It prefers to grow in USDA hardiness zone 5 to 8 and in full sunlight for best flowering. Hybrid Catalpa is a great choice for anyone who desires an attractive small tree for their landscape.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "7-10" days.

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Light

full sun, part shade.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February, March, April.

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Propagation

Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Seed Propagation

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