Northern Catalpa
FAMILY: BIGNONIACEAE
About Northern Catalpa at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to southern Indiana and Illinois to northeast Arkansas.
Can reach 100’ in height.
Odorless leaves are 6-12” long with a pointy end.
White tubular flowers are very large in clusters with yellow and purple throats. Seed pods are up to 18” long, looks like stout string bean, and persists in winter.
Blooms mid to late June in Portland.
Fall color can be bright yellow.
More common than Southern Catalpa.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Right of Way | 76' Height 45' Spread 12' Circ. | This tree is one of a pair of Heritage Catalpas at this address.  |
| 25 | Right of Way | 85' Height 50' Spread 12.6' Circ. | This tree is one of a pair of Heritage Catalpas at this address.  |
| 39 | Private, Side Yard | 80' Height 55' Spread 13.2' Circ. |  |