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Common Snowberry vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)Symphoricarpos albus Catalpa speciosa SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.
Northern Catalpa is a striking feature tree with showy flowers, and very large leaves. Its orchid-like flowers are white with yellow and purple accents, and they have a pleasant fragrance. They bloom from late spring to early summer and can last up to two weeks, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. The leaves are very large, ranging from 15-30 cm long, 12-20 cm wide, forming a canopy that makes it a good shade tree. COMMON SNOWBERRY QUICK FACTSNORTHERN CATALPA (CIGAR TREE) QUICK FACTS
Spread:
9 m (30 ft)
Berries:
white waxy berries
Bark:
red-brown shredded bark
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Other Names:
common snowberry
Other Names:
cigar tree, hardy catalpa, western catalpa
Tags:
All Items, Flowering, Native Alberta Plants, Native British Columbia Plants, Native Manitoba Plants, Native North America Plants, Native Northwest Territories Plants, Native Ontario Plants, Native Quebec Plants, Native Saskatchewan Plants, Shrubs, Waterside and Riparian Zone Plants, Wildlife Attracting
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