Catalpa bignonioides ~ Southern Catalpa zone-8 Beefsteak tomatoes are typically vigorous

Beefsteak tomatoes are typically vigorous

Gaillardia × grandiflora cv Blanket Flower

Geranium Brocade Cherry Night

Coleus scutellarioides Pineapple 1zz

The flowers are insignificant

Catalpa bignonioides ~ Southern Catalpa zone-8 Beefsteak tomatoes are typically vigorousSouthern 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