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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.
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Southern Catalpa
Catalpa bignoides
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SPECIFICATIONS |
| Circumference (in.): | 62 |
| Diameter (in.): | 19.7 |
| Spread (ft.): | 28 |
| Height (ft.): | 60 |
| Total Points: | 129 |
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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
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.
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Bark: Similar to F. grandiflora, but a little darker,
developing an elephant-hide appearance in old age.
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