Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Not Available
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, 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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
आमला
In German
Northern Catalpa
Stachelbeere
In French
Nord Catalpa
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Grosella
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Groselha
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Agrest
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Catalpa
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Northern Catalpa and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Northern Catalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.