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6. Southern Catalpa
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Leaves: Whorled or opposite, simple 4・to 8・long 3・to 8・wide, apex curves sharply to a point, base Heart shaped, dark green above, paler below, on 4・to 6・petiole. Terminal bud is absent.
6. Southern Catalpa
Catalpa bignoides


SPECIFICATIONS
Circumference (in.): 62
Diameter (in.): 19.7
Spread (ft.): 28
Height (ft.): 60
Total Points: 129
LOCATION
Junior League of Athens
Nominated by Jimmy Mock
Accessible ・Taylor-Grady House, On Prince Ave. Athens, GA
Coordinates: State Plane Georgia W. NAD 83 (Feet)
E ・2,532,600 N ・1,441,900
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Notes: A medium tree suited to the Athens area but limited in use because of coarse appearance Catalpa has a wide tolerance of soil types and may do well in an otherwise difficult spot.

Bark: Similar to F. grandiflora, but a little darker, developing an elephant-hide appearance in old age.
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