Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Ornamental
not available
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
CATALPA speciosa
Common Name
Aster
Northern Catalpa
In Hindi
एस्टर
Northern Catalpa
In German
Astern
Northern Catalpa
In French
Aster
Nord Catalpa
In Spanish
Aster
Catalpa Norte
In Greek
αστήρ
Βόρεια Catalpa
In Portuguese
Aster
Northern Catalpa
In Polish
aster
Północnej Catalpa
In Latin
Aster
Northern Catalpa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aster and Northern Catalpa
Season and care of Aster and Northern Catalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Northern Catalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Northern Catalpa Physical Information
Aster and Northern Catalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Northern Catalpa are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Care of Aster and Northern Catalpa
Care of Aster and Northern Catalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.