Catalpa Tree Seeds
(Catalpa speciosa) Deciduous. Zones 4-8.
Also known as Indian Bean Tree or Cigar tree for its long, thin seed pods, Northern Catalpa is a fabulous focal point in any landscape!
Northern Catalpa is absolutely magical with its giant heart-shaped leaves, dangling bean-like tree pods, and interesting twisting trunk and branches. In late Spring, it blooms with showstopping orchid-like fragrant white flowers with purple and yellow interior spotting. In winter, its long seed pods sway on bare branches against crisp cold skies.
This tree is a dependable beauty for even difficult corners of your landscape, like moist low spots or dry areas with poor soils. It grows quickly to 40-70 feet, tolerates many soil conditions, and does well in full sun or part shade. Catalpa wood makes great fence posts as it is very rot resistant.
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Cold Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8
Edible: No.
Size: Large Tree
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Native Plant: Yes
Germination: 50 - 70%
Sun requirements: Full Sun - Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Versatile
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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
For best results, sow seeds outdoors in late Spring, after all risk of frost has passed. If sowing indoors...
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.
STRATIFICATION: No stratification period is required
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow soaked seeds 1/4” deep or on the soil surface, ideally in a peat/perlite mix. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (25°C) and night (18°C). Water evenly and regularly.
GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 7-21 days.
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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
