Northern catalpa

Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a tree native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in early summer. Brown fruit is produced to a moderate extent in fall.
It grows rapidly from a single stem to a height of about 60 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Catalpa speciosa profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Catalpa Category:Native trees Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Early Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with dark green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 50 and 75 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs