Catalpa bignonioides or Catalpa speciosa???

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by valterj, May 11, 2009.

  1. valterj

    valterj Active Member

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    Hi!

    Anyone knows what tree is this?

    Size: like Pride of India (Melia azedarach)

    Thanks,
    Valter
     

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  2. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Re: Catalpa ???

    Yes, this is Catalpa.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Re: Catalpa ???

    Looks like Catalpa bignonioides.
     
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    Re: Catalpa bignonioides ???

    Looks more like Catalpa speciosa, C. Bignonioides has darker leaves and the blossom has a lighter throat.
     
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  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Measure the pod diameter:
    Under 1cm = likely C. bignonioides
    Over 1cm = likely C. speciosa
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    C. speciosa produces fewer, larger flowers in each cluster.
     
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