Catalpa Bignonioides
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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.
Botanical Data
Specie: Catalpa Bignonioides
Common Names: Catalpa
Family: Bignoniaceae
Sub Family:
Tribe:
Sub tribe:
Genus:
Catalpa
Plant type:
tree
Perennial:
yes
Endangered:
Application/Uses
edible rating:
low
edible uses:
medicinal rating:
low
medicinal uses:
health concerns:
other uses:
Edible parts:
#Tags:
bee friendly | visual appeal |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english
native:
flowering start month:
jun
flowering start day:
beggining
flowering lasts for
30 days
fruiting start month:
fruiting start day:
fruiting time:
None
seed start month:
october
seed start day:
beggining
indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
5.0
spacing around the plant:
3.0
grow time (non perennials):
None
growing difficulty:
low
plant is
evergreen
seed optimal temperature:
20
seed minimal temperature:
10
seed maximal temperature:
30
plant optimal temperature:
20
plant minimal temperature:
-5
seed maximal temperature:
35
water:
medium
humidity:
root type:
deep
light:
hardness (1-10):
6
frost tender:
low
first harvest in
0 years
life span is
None years
succession level
mid
growth rate is
1
max height is
15.0 meters
max weight is
12.0 meters
soil preferance:
ph preferance:
flower type:
growth details:
potential disturbances:
The Catalpa Bignonioides is susceptible to a number of pests and diseases, including aphids, scale insects, caterpillars, and fungal diseases.