Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree) - TreeTime.ca

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)

Pinus sylvestris

Catalpa speciosa

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)
Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)

Scots Pine is a hardy, adaptable evergreen. This large tree has an oval crown and distinctively orange bark when mature. Scots Pine prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil.

It is the most common pine tree used in shelterbelts and windbreaks. Scots Pine is also occasionally used as a Christmas tree variety.

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.

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Quick Facts

Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: white
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: scotch pine, scotts pine
Other Names: cigar tree, hardy catalpa, western catalpa