Catalpa speciosa (Hardy Catalpa)
Plant community:
Native status: Native to the United States
Mature size (height & width):
Height: 40-70 ft
Width: 20-50 ft
Habitat/ Tolerances:
Drought tolerant
Air pollution tolerant
Flood tolerant
Tolerant of urban conditions
Salt tolerant
Eco-indicator:
Hardiness zone: 4-8
Leaf color: Green leaves which turn yellowish brown in the Fall
Flower color / bloom time: White, purple, and yellow blooms which come out in May and June
Response to Climate Change:
The Catalpa is a highly adaptable tree its tolerances drought and flooding make it resistant to a lot of the effects of climate change.
Suitable habitat increase
Potential Climate applications:
The Catalpa is already used in the urban setting for its aesthetic and shading purposes. Its tolerances to flooding, and drought will make it an ideal long term street tree.
Climate adaption rank: 7
Sources:
http://www.g-wow.org/App_Uploads_Docs/Submissions/2016%20Wisconsin-WesternUP%20Climate%20Change%20Projections%20for%20Individual%20Tree%20Species.pdf
https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/northern-catalpa
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a856
