Southen Catalpa (aka Cigar Tree and Indian Bean Tree): Catalpa bignonioides
My first encounter with the Catlapa or Cigar Tree was our trip to Ritter Park in April. There Steve Beckelhimer showed the class two examples in the park and explained they get their Cigar Tree nickname from the 6-10" bean-like pods that were readily evident then. I was unable to visualize or photograph any of the beans at this date. The leaves of the Catalpa are large and heart shaped. The tree produces 2-2 1/4" white flowers in June and July, after its leaves have reached maturity.
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| Large, heart-shaped to three-lobed leaves, showy white or yellow flowers ain broad panicles |
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| Bark: Light brown tinged with red |
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| Due to their large leaf size, catalpas provide very dark shade and are a popular habitat for many birds, providing them good shelter from rain and wind. |
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