Catalpa Tree – Fast-Growing, Elegant Shade Tree
• The Catalpa Tree (Catalpa speciosa) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that adds dramatic beauty to any landscape. Known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and stunning white flowers, the Catalpa Tree is a fantastic choice for those seeking a fast-growing, low-maintenance shade tree. This tree’s beautiful flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, attracting bees and other pollinators. The tree also produces unique, long seed pods that add interest to the landscape during the fall and winter months. With its large, dense canopy, the Catalpa provides ample shade, making it perfect for larger gardens, parks, or as a standout feature tree in residential landscapes.
• When planted with Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs, Soil Moist Transplant Mix, Max Growth Tree Shelters, and Weed Pro Weed Mats, the Catalpa Tree will thrive and continue to grow quickly, providing beauty and shade for years to come.
🌿 Key Features & Benefits
- ✅ Fast-Growing – Known for its rapid growth, providing shade and beauty in a short period of time.
- ✅ Elegant Foliage – Features large, heart-shaped leaves that provide a lush, green canopy.
- ✅ Showy White Flowers – Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in late spring and early summer, creating a stunning visual display.
- ✅ Unique Seed Pods – The tree produces long, cigar-like seed pods that persist through the winter, adding interest to the landscape.
- ✅ Low Maintenance – Once established, the Catalpa Tree is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.
- ✅ Wildlife-Friendly – Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, and the seed pods provide food for birds during the winter months.
📏 Size & Spacing
- Mature Height: 40-60 feet
- Mature Width: 30-50 feet
- Spacing: 25-30 feet apart for optimal growth and air circulation
📍 Where to Plant the Catalpa Tree
- 🏡 Large Yards & Gardens: Perfect for large residential landscapes, where it can provide shade and beauty throughout the year.
- 🌳 Parks & Public Spaces: Ideal for public parks or other open spaces that need shade and visual interest.
- 🌞 Shade Tree: Offers a large, dense canopy that provides ample shade, making it perfect for cooling down patios and outdoor living spaces.
- 🐝 Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to any garden focused on supporting local wildlife.
🌞 Growing Conditions
- 🌱 Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil but is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.
- ☀️ Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade. Best results are achieved with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- 💧 Watering: Moderate – Water regularly during dry spells, especially while the tree is young and establishing roots. Once mature, the Catalpa Tree is relatively drought-tolerant.
- ✂️ Pruning: Minimal pruning is required. Trim dead or damaged wood in late winter or early spring to maintain the tree’s shape and health.
- 🌍 USDA Growing Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10, making it suitable for a variety of climates across the U.S.
🍂 Stunning Seasonal Beauty
• The Catalpa Tree is loved for its vibrant green foliage, which turns yellow in the fall, offering a striking seasonal display. The tree’s white, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, creating a beautiful contrast against its dark green leaves. As the summer progresses, the tree provides a thick canopy of shade, cooling down any area beneath it. The long, distinctive seed pods add visual interest and continue to look beautiful even after the flowers fade, creating year-round appeal.
🌿 Benefits of Growing a Catalpa Tree
- 🌳 Fast Growth – Quickly provides shade and beauty to your landscape.
- 🍂 Year-Round Beauty – Enjoy lush foliage in the summer, showy flowers in the spring, and beautiful golden-yellow fall color.
- 🦋 Supports Pollinators – The tree’s fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- 🏡 Enhances Curb Appeal – A perfect ornamental tree that adds beauty to your landscape, whether in a front yard, garden, or public space.
- 🌱 Low-Maintenance – Once established, the Catalpa Tree is easy to care for, making it an ideal tree for gardeners looking for low-maintenance beauty.
🌱 Essential Products for Planting Success
- ✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Helps support healthy root development and strong growth in the first year.
- ✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Retains moisture and reduces transplant shock, ensuring the tree establishes quickly.
- ✅ Max Growth Tree Shelters – Protects young trees from pests, weather extremes, and sun damage while they are getting established.
- ✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weeds from competing for nutrients and moisture, ensuring the tree gets the nutrients it needs to grow strong.
🛒 Buy Your Catalpa Tree Online Today!
For the best selection of Catalpa Trees at competitive prices, order from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC today!
🌱 Why Buy from Us?
- ✅ Low Prices & Fast Shipping – Get high-quality trees delivered straight to your door.
- ✅ Disease-Resistant Varieties – Grown to thrive in your climate with minimal care.
- ✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – If your tree doesn’t survive its first year, we’ll issue a store credit free of charge!
Order your Catalpa Tree today and enjoy a fast-growing, beautiful tree that will provide shade, beauty, and seasonal interest to your landscape!
Delivery Time: Deciduous Flowering Trees & Shade Trees are shipped dormant usually December through May, weather dependent, shipping within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.
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*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended zones, and/or when the shipping is authorized by the customer during below freezing temperatures.
If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.
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