- Family : Bignoniaceae
- Poisonous : no
- Edible : not edible
- Names_En : Northern Catalpa, Western Catalpa, Hardy Catalpa, Cigar Tree
- Names in other languages : GM: Zigarrenbaum; FR: Bois Chavanon; PL: Katalpa Wielkokwiatowa; IT: Catalpa Cordifolia; CZ: Katalpa Nádherná
- Size : 12-16m
- Invasive species? : no
- Form of inflorescense : Panicle
- Deciduous / Evergreen : deciduous
- Fruit : Long, bean-like capsule. Persist.
- Bark : Gray
- Functions for birds : no
- Uses: : park, street planting, urban open space
- Sensory Plant for: : Scent
- Form : Tree
- Growing Conditions : Light: Sun – slightly shad Soil: moderate nutrient soil
- Flowering period : Early summer
- Flowering colours : White
- Autumn colour : Green yellow
- Image Title : Catalpa speciosa (habit)
- Image Desc : Catalpa speciosa (habit)
