| Other Name(s): |
AKA Southern Catalpa; Cigar Tree |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Class: |
Perennial |
| Form: |
Irregular, broad-rounded crown |
| Flower: |
Showy |
| Bloom Color: |
White with purple and yellow markings |
| Bloom Size: |
To 1 1/2" across in upright panicles to 10" tall |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring to early summer |
| Fruit: |
Showy |
| Fragrance: |
Leaves emit a somewhat disagreeable aroma when bruised |
| Foliage: |
Leaves are light green above and pubescent below |
| Height: |
30 ft. - 60 ft. |
| Spread: |
20 ft. - 40 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
Zones 5 to 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Well-drained soil |
| Native Range: |
Southeastern United States |
| Propagation: |
Self-seeding |
| Photographer: |
William Khoury |
| Latitude / Longitude: |
(32.48857556°N, -83.92383010°W) |
| Bed(s): |
TREES - 1 Plant; |