Catalpa bungei
Catalpa bungei
Also known as: Catalpa fargesii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bignoniaceae
- Genus:
- Catalpa
- Species:
- Catalpa bungei
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white, yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Catalpa Sphinx (Ceratomia catalpae)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils in its native range