Catalpa Tree 'Super Seedling' | Southern Catalpa Tree| Cigar Tree

Catalpa Tree | Southern Catalpa Tree| Catalpa bignoniodes

Plant Highlight

• Growing Zone: 5-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Catalpa bignoniodes
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White with pink or purple flecks
• Flower Fragrance: Slight
• Fall Color: Yes
• Type: Deciduous 
• Mature Height: 30-40' - may grow as high as 60' 
• Mature Width: 20-30'
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Exposure: Sun 
• Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils, but likes moist well drained soil too
• Water Needs: Occasionally  
• Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming to remove cross branching
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

The Catalpa 'Super Seedling' is a favorite among gardeners of all ages. This Southern Catalpa Tree, also called the Cigar Tree, offers both shade and ornamental features. Whether you're a novice or experienced gardener, these easy-to-grow catalpa seedlings are a great addition to any garden. With its distinct heart-shaped leaves and interesting seed pods, the Indian Cigar Tree adds a unique touch to your outdoor space. Enhance your garden's beauty by planting catalpa seedlings and enjoy the perks of having a Southern Catalpa Tree in your garden.

This tree can be trimmed to look like an umbrella for a more formal topiary look.

Fisherman’s dream tree!

The Catalpa tree, also known as the Catawba tree, is a favorite among gardeners of all ages in the southern region. It is a fast-growing tree, reaching heights of 40-60 feet with a symmetrical-rounded shape and offering excellent shade with its large 10-inch long and 8-inch wide dark green leaves. In the late spring, the tree blooms with beautiful white bell-shaped flowers, speckled with pink and purple, attracting beneficial pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a top choice for any garden. Even in the winter months, 8-12 inch cigar-like bean pods can be found on the tree.

Embrace the awe-inspiring beauty of nature with the southern catalpa tree, also known as catalpa bignoniodes. This magnificent tree, known as an umbrella catalpa, offers much-needed shade on sunny afternoons and adds a touch of elegance to any green space. Often referred to as the cigar tree for its distinctive elongated pods, the Indian cigar tree, a popular nickname for the southern catalpa, is a charming addition to any garden. Discover the enchanting southern catalpa tree for sale, a delightful gift from nature that will turn your garden into a paradise. Catalpa is a low-maintenance tree and can thrive in a variety of soils, but we recommend the addition of organic material for optimal growth and health. Once established, the catalpa tree will thrive in both dry and wet conditions.

Fisherman’s natural fish-bait tree!

Fresh water fishermen love this tree for the gift of catalpa worms! A very sought out tree for organic-bait. Usually in June-July, the worms come and eat the leaves of the tree for about 3 weeks. These yellow and black crawlers are sought out by “old timers” to catch bream, bass, and catfish. A time-honored tradition that is being passed along to the younger generation for an organic solution from plastic baits. Harvesting is easy, many use a pole or rope thrown over limbs and shake the tree till the worm hits the ground. Use gloves when harvesting, the worm will excrete a yellow-green fluid when grabbed.

If there a bumper crop and you would like to keep some for future uses, simply bring a pot of water to a low boil, add the worms for about a minute until they stiffen, spread the worms on a paper towel to dry, once dried put the worms in a zip-lock bag with cornmeal and they can be frozen for future fishing adventures.

Ordering

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.

Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.

What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?

We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.