Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) Common Name(s):Catalpa Scientific Name:Catalpa spp. (C. speciosa and C. bignonioides) Distribution:Native to eastern United States, but naturalized throughout North America Tree Size:50-100 ft (15-30 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter ...
Grain/Texture:Generally straight grain with a fine, uniform texture and good natural luster. Endgrain:Diffuse-porous; medium to large pores in no specific arrangement, few; solitary and radial multiples of 2-3; heartwood deposits occasionally present; parenchyma reticulate, diffuse-in-aggregates, va...