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Catalpa tree #889906

Asked November 16, 2024, 10:13 AM EST

Hi I have a Catulpa tree from a nursery about 7' tall. Leafa heald until fall. When will NEW Leaf buds show on the tree, is this in the fall or spring? Just want to be sure my tree is healthy. Thanks

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for your question for Extension. The catalpa tree is a nice deciduous tree with large showy leaves and white flowers which bloom in the spring. They have large seed pods which appear on the tree in fall and may hang on into the winter and even spring. Because of this, you will not see any buds this fall or winter, but when the pods fall off, the leaves and flowers should appear. Here is some information about the catalpa tree from the U of MN:

NORTHERN CATALPA - CATALPA SPECIOSA | The UFOR Nursery & Lab

An Ask Extension Expert Replied November 17, 2024, 3:46 PM EST
Thank you so much this is an immature tree, so I was fearful it died when I did not see leaf buds for next year.  Buy you are saying they will show in the spring?

Thanks!

John 



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Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:46 PM
To: John Stadler
Subject: Re: Catalpa tree (#0159822)
 
The Question Asker Replied November 17, 2024, 4:25 PM EST

Hello John - Yes, you should see buds in the spring. 

Happy Gardening!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied November 18, 2024, 10:27 AM EST

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