{"product_id":"northern-catalpa-catalpa-speciosa-400-seeds-fast-growing-hardy-shade-tree-showy-white-flowers-long-cigar-pods-urban-drought-tolerant","title":"Northern Catalpa – Catalpa speciosa 400 Seeds | Fast-Growing Hardy Shade Tree  Showy White Flowers | Long Cigar Pods | Urban \u0026 Drought Tolerant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eThis 400-seed bulk pack of Northern Catalpa (\u003cem data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eCatalpa speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is ideal for larger landscaping projects, windbreak plantings, property lines, and reforestation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eNorthern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eAn excellent choice for shade, street plantings, wildlife areas, and challenging landscape sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eYou will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e✔️ 400 Northern Catalpa seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e✔️ Sowing instructions included\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e✔️ Non-pretreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eCommon Name: Northern Catalpa\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eCatalpa speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous shade tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eSoil: Average, medium to wet, well-drained soil (highly adaptable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eWatering: Medium (tolerates wet and dry soils once established)\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eMature Height: 40–70 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eMature Spread: 20–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eContainer Friendly: No (best planted in ground)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2064\"\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 best flowering and strongest growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47829562327281,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_16_2a104b03-95dc-4bd7-9693-4a64a4aca89d.jpg?v=1772098023","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/northern-catalpa-catalpa-speciosa-400-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"}