CATALPA BIGNONIOIDES,SOUTHERN CATALPA,CIGAR TREE, INDIAN BEAN TREE, 25 SDS

Description: 25 FRESH SEEDS COLLECTED FOR THIS SEASON SOUTHERN CATALPA is a beautiful tree native to the southeastern United States…Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi…and is VERY closely related to Northern Catalpa (C. species). Europeans first discovered the trees growing in the fields of the Cherokees, who called them Catalpa. It does very well in central and south Texas, and can be found flourishing, widely distributed acros the U.S., growing from coast to coast and as far north as Utah and Wisconsin. It is widely grown as an ornamental, with the distinction of having some of the showiest flowers of all the American native trees. It is easily raised from seed or from cuttings. Catalpa is a very sturdy tree, fairly free from fungal diseases with few insect enemies. The deciduous leaves are large and heart shaped, about 8 - 12 inches long, and 6 - 10 inches across. The fabulously showy tubular flowers are borne in large cluster panicles, 10 to 20 inches long. In the northern states, it’s a later bloomer, June or early July. In central Texas, the flower display hits its peak around Easter…. AND THE FLOWER DISPLAY CAN TOTALLY OBSCURE THE LEAVES with EACH FLOWER IN THE CLUSTER about 2 inches long and an inch and a half wide. The wood has a gorgeous grain, used in furniture…and is brittle and hard. It does NOT rot easily and was often used for fences and railroad ties. Catalpas are relatively fast growing, and once established are nicely drought resistant….though they will pitch leaves if they get no rain at all for several months. Plant Habit or Use: medium to large ornamental specimen tree, great shade tree.Exposure: sun Flower Color: white with lavender-maroon and chrome yellow markings in the throatBlooming Period: springFruit Characteristics: long, narrow two-valved pod containing small flattened winged seedsHeight: 49 to 59 ftWidth: 20 to 30 ft. Plant Characteristics: deciduous, VERY ATTRACTIVE TO BEES, butterflies and birds.Heat Tolerance: VERY highWater Requirements: mediumSoil Requirements: adaptable, slightly acidic to slightly alkalineZones: 5 and south THESE SEEDS ARE FRESH, HOMEGROWN, HANDPICKED AND CLEANED, AND WERE COLLECTED FOR THIS PLANTING SEASON I CAN MAKE BULK QUANTITIES AVAILABLE IN SOME OF THE SEEDS I OFFER, AND WELCOME INQUIRIES! FREE USPS FIRST CLASS SHIPPING (Economy) FOR ALL SEEDS IN THE USA SHIPPING W/TRACKING (USPS Retail Ground) OR PRIORITY SHIPPING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT CHECKOUT ****I am happy to respond to inquiries and give the best information I have. ABOUT OUR SEEDS (A SORT OF DISCLAIMER): ***We grow, harvest, clean and store our seeds, ourselves.*** **Some plants are restricted by various states. We will notify you if we are aware of any restriction, but we mostly know about restrictions here in Texas. ULTIMATELY IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER to verify if your purchase is restricted by your state, county or city government. **INTERNATIONAL BUYERS......While we are happy to ship seeds internationally, WE DO NOT OFFER PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES. Again, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER to verify whether or not seeds might be banned from import into that country and might be seized at customs. **MANY of the seeds we offer are NOT annuals with quick starts and short lifespans. Most are particularly suited to withstand the the extreme heat of central Texas summers. Some will take things entirely at their own pace and require a really warm soil and/or other special treatment for "quicker" germination...and germination MAY require weeks, months and longer. **There are all manner of predators and conditions which can affect, hamper or even destroy germination....like molds, soil fungi, bugs, birds, squirrels, armadillos, pets and other varmints, soil and air temps (day AND night), water, light, care or lack thereof, contamination of planting media, and the list goes on. **Germination tips are sent with each variety of seeds. The general method that works well for us in our location, particularly. **BUYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THEIR OWN RESEARCH for their particular areas. The internet abounds in information. Grower forums, county extension agents, and local nurseries can also be quite valuable sources. ** "FLOATING SEEDS" is not necessarily an indication of seeds with no viability. In some species, floating is the indicator that the seed IS viable....and in some species (like citrus) both sinkers and floaters will germinate, depending on the maturity and freshness of the seed. **** THANKS! **** _gsrx_vers_856 (GS 7.0.20 (856))

Price: 8.19 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-18T19:12:36.000Z

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