Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Boils, Expectorant, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
PINUS ponderosa
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Ponderosa Pine
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
ponderosa pine
In German
Northern Catalpa
ponderosa-Kiefer
In French
Nord Catalpa
pin ponderosa
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
pino ponderosa
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Ponderosa πεύκα
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
ponderosa pine
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
sosna
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
pinus ponderosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Ponderosa Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Ponderosa Pine flower color: Not Available
- Ponderosa Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine
Care of Northern Catalpa and Ponderosa Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.