Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bignoniaceae

Genus:

Catalpa

Species:

Catalpa brevipes

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Native Range

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light during germination. Sow on surface or barely cover.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI