Umbrella Catalpa 15G

Umbrella Southern Catalpa

Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana'

Height:  40 feet

Spread:  40 feet

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Hardiness Zone:  4

Other Names:  Common Catalpa

Description:

A dense crown and mature shape resembling and open umbrella inspire the name of this dwarf selection of Southern Catalpa. Top-grafted on a standard, it grows to become a broad-spreading, compact, mushroom-shaped ornamental tree.

Ornamental Features

Umbrella Catalpa features extra large green deciduous foliage. The enormous heart-shaped leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Umbrella Catalpa does not tend to flower heavily, reducing the number of fruits(A large showy brown pods displayed from mid summer to late winter resembling a bean pod).

Umbrella Catalpa is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Shade

Planting & Growing

Umbrella Catalpa will grow to be about 15feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground. It grows at a moderate rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.