10/08/2026
🌳 TREE OF THE WEEK: NORTHERN CATALPA 🌳
Catalpa speciosa
Want a tree that’s just a little… weird? 😂
Meet the Northern Catalpa!
This tree definitely knows how to stand out! With its enormous heart-shaped leaves, beautiful white flowers, and long, bean-like seed pods, the Northern Catalpa is one of the most unique-looking trees you can add to your landscape.
🌳 What makes this tree special?
🍃 Giant leaves! Northern Catalpas have huge, heart-shaped leaves that give the tree a tropical appearance.
🌸 Beautiful flowers! In late spring to early summer, clusters of white, orchid-like flowers with purple and yellow markings cover the tree.
🫘 Those crazy seed pods! Long, skinny pods hang from the branches, sometimes resembling green beans or ci**rs!
🌳 Room to grow! Northern Catalpas can reach 50–70 feet tall, making them an excellent shade tree for larger properties.
🐝 Pollinator friendly! Those beautiful flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
A few things to consider:
Catalpas can be messy! Their large leaves, flowers, and seed pods create seasonal cleanup. They also have relatively brittle wood, so thoughtful placement and structural pruning are important.
But if you’ve got the space and want something a little different, the Northern Catalpa is definitely worth considering!
🍂 Fall planting season is here! If you’re looking to add a unique shade tree to your property, we’d love to help you find the perfect spot.
Let’s Talk Trees! 🌳
