Northern Catalpa – Catalpa speciosa 100 Seeds | Fast-Growing Hardy Shade Tree Showy White Flowers | Long Cigar Pods | Urban & Drought Tolerant

Grow Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) from seed with this 100-seed pack—perfect for larger landscape plantings, shade tree projects, or reforestation efforts.

This fast-growing deciduous tree reaches 40–70 feet tall with a rounded to irregular crown and bold, heart-shaped leaves up to 12 inches long. In late spring (May–June), large upright clusters of orchid-like white flowers appear, each marked with purple and yellow spotting. These striking blooms are followed by long, slender seedpods (10–22 inches), giving rise to its common name, “Cigar Tree.”

Northern Catalpa is widely valued as a lawn and street tree due to its tolerance of cold, heat, drought, seasonal flooding, and urban conditions. It adapts well to challenging sites including moist low areas and dry soils, making it an excellent choice for versatile landscape use.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 Northern Catalpa seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Northern Catalpa
Botanical Name: Catalpa speciosa
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, medium to wet, well-drained soil (very adaptable)
Watering: Medium (tolerates wet and dry soils once established)
Mature Height: 40–70 feet
Mature Spread: 20–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: No (best planted in ground)

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 0–30 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep evenly moist until germination. Plant in full sun for strongest growth and best flowering.