WESTERN CATALPA * Catalpa speciosa

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• Native to the United States from southern Illinois to Arkansas, the Western Catalpa has flowers similar to the Southern Catalpa. The trumpet-shaped, white flowers with yellow stripes and brown and purple spots are borne in loose clusters about 7 inches long; not quite as showy as the Southern Catalpa. Long, brown, bean-like pods hang after bloom; creates litter.
   
• Not fussy as to soil type; requires moderate irrigation to perform its best. Prune and shape when young. Protect from high winds; branches somewhat brittle.
   
• Height to 50-60 feet.