Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Are you familiar with Catalpa and its habit?, 0 by Lily_love

Lily_love wrote:
I'm new to bignonia trees, though I love the orchid-like flowers of the mature specimen that I've seen around my neighborhood. I've seen weak trees growing in the wild without regular care they could look rather ratty and unattractive, not to mention it's a hostplant for catalpa sphinx moths (?) whose larvae is used as fish baits. It's said the caterpillars can defoliage the tree rapidly.

A couple of years past, I've lost a mature dogwood tree, in its place, bird planted a Catalpa! I'm seeking to learn more about this tree's cuture. If you've helpful experience to share, memories of the 'fish-baits' story to tell? Please join in for the discussion. The young tree is growing in this lush partially shaded garden.

Let's talk about Catalpas.