Northern Catalpa – Catalpa speciosa 800 Seeds | Fast-Growing Hardy Shade Tree Showy White Flowers | Long Cigar Pods | Urban & Drought Tolerant

This 800-seed bulk pack of Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is perfect for large-scale plantings, windbreaks, restoration projects, property borders, and shade tree rows.

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

After flowering, long slender seedpods (10–22 inches) develop and often persist into winter, earning the tree its nickname “Cigar Tree.” Northern Catalpa thrives in a wide range of soil conditions and tolerates heat, cold, drought, seasonal flooding, and urban environments.

An excellent choice for shade, street planting, wildlife habitat, and tough landscape areas.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 800 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 suited for in-ground planting)

💡 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 during germination. Plant in full sun for best flowering and structure.