The Catalpa Bignonioides is a plant that is native to North America. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family and is also known as the common Catalpa, western Catalpa, and hardy Catalpa. The plant can grow to be up to 30m tall and has large, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the fruits are long, thin, and bean-like. The plant is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks.
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Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Catalpa Bignonioides</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Southeastern USA
applicable geo region: Temperate zones
language used: english
Flowering:
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of Jun for 30 days
Harvest:
beginning
of October for 30 days
Seed Start:
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Botanical data
specie: Catalpa Bignonioides
common names: Catalpa
family: Bignoniaceae
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genus: Catalpa
Growing Conditions
area needed: 5.0 m
spacing: 3.0 m
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / 10ยฐC / 30ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / -5ยฐC / 35ยฐC
water demands: Medium
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root type: Deep
frost tender: Low
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(6/10)
first harvest: 0 years
life span: None years
succession: Mid
growth rate: Fast
max height: 15.0 m
max width: 12.0 m
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Potential Disturbances: Catalpa Bignonioides encounters challenges from aphids, scale insects, caterpillars, and various fungal diseases.
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