Missouri Arboretum

Northern Catalpa, Catalpa speciosa

Native.  Leaves whorled (three at a node), simple, heart-shpaed, 10 inches long and 8 inches wide.  White, 2-inch tubular blooms form into 9-12 inch-long brown seed capsules.  Height to 100 feet.  Catalpa is a Creek Indian name. Branches give off an unpleasant smell when crushed.  it is a messy tree but can tolerate extremely hot, dry conditions. 

GIS coordinate: N40 21.064 W94 53.000

Trail Number: G4

 

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