Northern Catalpa – Catalpa speciosa 200 Seeds | Fast-Growing Hardy Shade Tree Showy White Flowers | Long Cigar Pods | Urban & Drought Tolerant

This 200-seed pack of Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is ideal for larger landscape projects, property borders, reforestation, or shade tree plantings.

Northern Catalpa is a fast-growing deciduous tree that matures to 40–70 feet tall with a rounded to irregular crown. Its large, heart-shaped leaves (up to 12 inches long) create bold tropical-looking foliage. In late spring (May–June), upright clusters of orchid-like white flowers bloom, marked with purple and yellow spotting inside each bell-shaped blossom.

After flowering, long slender seedpods (10–22 inches) develop and persist into fall and winter, giving the tree its nickname “Cigar Tree.” Catalpa is highly adaptable and thrives in urban conditions, tolerating cold, heat, drought, seasonal flooding, and poor soils.

An excellent lawn, street, or shade tree that performs well even in challenging planting locations.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 200 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 maximum flowering.