Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Catalpa speciosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
Devil's Backbone
In German
Northern Catalpa
Devil's Backbone
In French
Nord Catalpa
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone
Care of Northern Catalpa and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.