The Catalpa Tree is a fast grower it will actually reach its full size in just 10 years! The tree has big heart-shaped leaves and interesting seedpods. It attracts bees, birds, and butterflies, and is fragrant.
Everybody that has a Catalpa Tree loves them and would not give them up for anything and everyone who has seen one wants one!
Name: Northern Catalpa Tree Other Common Names: Western Catalpa / Western Catawba / Indian Cigar Tree / Fish-bait Tree Scientific Name: Catalpa Speciosa Color: Pale Pink - White Plant Seeds: Fall / Cold Stratify 2-3 Months Bloom Time: Late Spring - Mid Summer Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Plant Height: Up to 60 Feet Plant Spacing: 30 Feet Light Requirements: Sun - Part Shade Soil & Water Preferences: Average
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.