Tree identification

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  1. Bliss

    Bliss New Member

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    Hello all,

    Please help me identify a tree in my backyard. I am in Ohio. I can't reach any of the leaves but the tree has been dropping flowers. I have attached a picture.

    Thank you!
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Catalpa. How wide across are the flowers?
     
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  3. Bliss

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    The flowers aren't very big. Maybe 2 inches across. The leaves are quite big. Maybe 5 or 6 inches across. Also I noticed there are long brown pods. They remind me of string beans but brown and bigger.
     
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    Ditto to Catalpa. Probably Catalpa speciosa.
     
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    Thank you both so much! That's it exactly.
     
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