Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Turkey
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Grown for shade, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
POPULUS alba
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
White Poplar
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
Populus alba
In German
Northern Catalpa
Populus alba
In French
Nord Catalpa
Populus alba
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Populus alba
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Populus alba
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
populus alba
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
populus alba
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Salicales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and White Poplar
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and White Poplar is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and White Poplar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Poplar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for White Poplar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Poplar is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Catalpa and White Poplar Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and White Poplar physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Poplar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and White Poplar are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
White Poplar flower color: Red
- White Poplar leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and White Poplar
Care of Northern Catalpa and White Poplar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Poplar 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 White Poplar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.