Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bignoniaceae

Genus:

Catalpa

Species:

Catalpa macrocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Native Range

Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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 exposure during germination. Sow on surface or barely cover with soil.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI