{"product_id":"northern-catalpa-catalpa-speciosa-100-seeds-fast-growing-hardy-shade-tree-showy-white-flowers-long-cigar-pods-urban-drought-tolerant","title":"Northern Catalpa – Catalpa speciosa 100 Seeds | Fast-Growing Hardy Shade Tree  Showy White Flowers | Long Cigar Pods | Urban \u0026 Drought Tolerant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eGrow Northern Catalpa (\u003cem data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eCatalpa speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) from seed with this 100-seed pack—perfect for larger landscape plantings, shade tree projects, or reforestation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eThis 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eNorthern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eYou will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e✔️ 100 Northern Catalpa seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e✔️ Sowing instructions included\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e✔️ Non-pretreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eCommon Name: Northern Catalpa\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eCatalpa speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous shade tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eSoil: Average, medium to wet, well-drained soil (very adaptable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eWatering: Medium (tolerates wet and dry soils once established)\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eMature Height: 40–70 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eMature Spread: 20–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eContainer Friendly: No (best planted in ground)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e💡 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47829558919409,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_14_0f77f729-199a-4b88-b4db-e7834f4df3e7.jpg?v=1772097756","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/northern-catalpa-catalpa-speciosa-100-seeds-fast-growing-hardy-shade-tree-showy-white-flowers-long-cigar-pods-urban-drought-tolerant","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}