Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Cropland, Farms, gardens
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
लाल प्याज
In German
Northern Catalpa
Rote Zwiebel
In French
Nord Catalpa
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Czerwona cebula
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Red Cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Red Onion
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Northern Catalpa and Red Onion Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Red Onion are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Northern Catalpa and Red Onion
Care of Northern Catalpa and Red Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Onion 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 Red Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.