Catalpa Tree | Southern Catalpa Tree| Cigar Tree | Catalpa bignoniodes

The Southern Catalpa, also known as the Cigar Tree, is a popular choice for gardeners. This catalpa seedling grows into a beautiful Southern Catalpa Tree, providing shade and ornamental value. Catalpa seedlings are easy to plant and maintain, making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. The Indian Cigar Tree is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and unique seed pods. Planting catalpa seedlings can enhance your garden's aesthetic appeal. Enjoy the benefits of a Southern Catalpa Tree in your outdoor space.

This tree can be trimmed to look like an umbrella for a more formal topiary look.

Fisherman’s dream tree!

Catalpa tree or Catawba tree is a southern favorite species for many different ways. A large, fast-growing tree reaching 40-60 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide with a beautiful symmetrical-rounded shape. Catalpa has very large dark green leaves 10” long and 8” wide that offers excellent shade qualities in the heat of the season. Usually in late spring, Catalpa tree will bloom white bell-shaped flowers speckled with pink and purple flecks that invite many beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds making it a top pollinator for the garden. After blooming, 8-12” long cigar=like bean pods remain on the tree throughout the winter months.

A breathtakingly beautiful refuge of nature, the southern catalpa tree, also known as catalpa bignoniodes, adorns beautiful landscapes with its stunning splendor. Flourishing as an umbrella catalpa tree, it provides perfect shade on sunny afternoons and serves as an exquisite addition to any green space. Frequently referred to as the cigar tree, it’s renowned for its impressive cigar tree pods, which are distinguished by their unique, elongated forms. An iris of the gardens, the Indian cigar tree, a moniker for the southern catalpa, envelopes the tree lover in its rich heritage and captivating charm. Explore the delightful creation that nature threw our way, an exquisite southern catalpa tree for sale that will transform your garden into a paradise.

Catalpa is a care free tree and easy to maintain. Most soils are perfect to have success, but we always recommend adding a good source of organic material to increase growth and general health. Once established, Catalpa will take care of itself as it a tough tree and can survive in dry and wet situations.

Fisherman’s natural fish-bait tree!

Fresh water fishermen love this tree for the gift of catalpa worms! A very sought out tree for organic-bait. Usually in June-July, the worms come and eat the leaves of the tree for about 3 weeks. These yellow and black crawlers are sought out by “old timers” to catch bream, bass, and catfish. A time-honored tradition that is being passed along to the younger generation for an organic solution from plastic baits. Harvesting is easy, many use a pole or rope thrown over limbs and shake the tree till the worm hits the ground. Use gloves when harvesting, the worm will excrete a yellow-green fluid when grabbed.

If there a bumper crop and you would like to keep some for future uses, simply bring a pot of water to a low boil, add the worms for about a minute until they stiffen, spread the worms on a paper towel to dry, once dried put the worms in a zip-lock bag with cornmeal and they can be frozen for future fishing adventures.

Additional Information

Our 'Select Seedlings' are shipped without a pot to your door, you will need to have your planting area planned out days before they arrive.

Ordering

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Plant Highlight

Growing Zone: 5-9
Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
Botanical Name:Catalpa bignoniodes
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: White with pink or purple flecks
Flower Fragrance: Slight
Fall Color: Yes
Type: Decideuous
Mature Height: 30-40' - may grow as high as 60'
Mature Width: 20-30'
Growth Rate: Fast
Exposure: Sun
Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils, but likes moist well drained soil too
Water Needs: Occasionally
Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming to remove cross branching
Awards:
Grown by: The Plant Factory
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: No
Reblooming: No
Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.

Limited Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guaranteeing plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition, and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation. No other additional, extended or long-term Warranty is expressed or implied. Minor broken branches and some leaf discoloration is considered cosmetic and normal for shipping plants through the mail. Keep in mind when if this happens these minor issues will not affect the health of your plants and trees. Loose soil does not qualify for any warranty replacement. Simply put back in container and water thoroughly, let rest for a few days and then replant.