Catalpa bignonioides ~ Southern Catalpa Size:5 GALLON colorful flowers and trees

colorful flowers and trees

This particular Crape Myrtle is a relatively new introduction and has gained popularity for its unique color and compact size

soft pink flowers with a darker pink flush and dark red center bloom repeatedly in summer attracting butterflies

Gelsemium sempervirens4

IMAGES: Photo by Steven Severinghaus

Catalpa bignonioides ~ Southern Catalpa Size:5 GALLON colorful flowers and treesSouthern Catalpa develops a broad, spreading canopy with a somewhat irregular form. It produces very large, heart shaped leaves that create dense shade. In late spring to early summer, the tree is covered with clusters of white, trumpet shaped flowers marked with yellow and purple inside. These are followed by long, slender seed pods often called cigar pods. Grows best in loamy and moist well drained soils. Tolerates urban conditions, drought, poor