Unknown fragrant blooming tree - Ask Extension
I have four of these beautiful trees on my property. 30-40 feet tall. Enormous leaves the size of pointed dinner plates. They flower every June....
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Unknown fragrant blooming tree #336271
Asked June 25, 2016, 1:11 PM EDT
I have four of these beautiful trees on my property. 30-40 feet tall. Enormous leaves the size of pointed dinner plates. They flower every June. Very aromatic blossoms. At other times they develop long hanging seed pods that resemble super-long green beans. I have even used dead limbs and branches as a fragrant wood for barbecue. I've always wondered what these trees are called. Can anyone help? thank you.
Montgomery County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
This looks like a catalpa. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a856 vw