Northern Catalpa – Catalpa speciosa 400 Seeds | Fast-Growing Hardy Shade Tree Showy White Flowers | Long Cigar Pods | Urban & Drought Tolerant

This 400-seed bulk pack of Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is ideal for larger landscaping projects, windbreak plantings, property lines, and reforestation efforts.

Northern Catalpa is a fast-growing deciduous tree that matures to 40–70 feet tall with a rounded to irregular crown. Its bold, heart-shaped leaves (up to 12 inches long) create dense summer shade. In late spring (May–June), striking upright clusters of orchid-like white flowers bloom, each blossom accented with purple and yellow markings.

Following flowering, long slender seedpods (10–22 inches) develop and persist into fall and winter, giving rise to its well-known nickname, “Cigar Tree.” Catalpa is highly adaptable and thrives in a wide range of soil types, tolerating heat, cold, drought, seasonal flooding, and urban conditions.

An excellent choice for shade, street plantings, wildlife areas, and challenging landscape sites.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 400 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 (highly 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 best flowering and strongest growth.