Heartland Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa 'Hiawatha 2'

Planted 2015

The Heartland Catalpa makes for a beautiful shade tree with its broad shape and large leaves. It is extremely adaptable to different soil conditions and is drought tolerant. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Heartland Catalpa
Close up of Heartland Catalpa flower
Close up of Heartland Catalpa leaf
Close up of Heartland Catalpa bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
40-50 ft. 20-25 ft. 5 Fast Low

Leaf

Giant, heart-shaped, light green leaves.

Fruit

Long and skinny seed pods.

Flower

Clusters of large white flowers with spots of purple in the center.

Advantages

A very adaptable tree with beautiful flowers and foliage.

Disadvantages

Fruit can drop and be messy.