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Limber Pine vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)

Catalpa speciosa

Pinus flexilis

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Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)
Limber Pine

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.

They can tolerate dry conditions as well as standing water, air pollution, and salt. These factors and its beauty contribute to its growing popularity as both a boulevard and ornamental tree in colder areas.

Northern Catalpa produces long bean-like capsules and are sometimes called the Cigar Tree in reference to this fruit.

Limber Pine is hardy, long-lived tree found specifically in sub-alpine areas of North America.

This slow-growing evergreen will attract birds and squirrels to your property. Limber Pine will be a beautiful ornamental tree for your yard.

Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree) Quick Facts

Limber Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: green
Flowers: white
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC
Other Names: cigar tree, hardy catalpa, western catalpa
Other Names: rocky mountain white pine, southwest white pine