Plants
Catalpa speciosa
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) – 18" Starter Tree A fast-growing native tree known for its enormous heart-shaped leaves, showy clusters of white flowers, and distinctive long seed pods. Northern Catalpa can develop into a substantial shade tree and is a great choice for larger yards, farms, wildlife plantings, and naturalized areas. Its spring flowers attract pollinators, and Catalpa is the host plant for the catalpa sphinx moth—the caterpillar commonly known as the catalpa worm. These are approximately 18-inch starter trees grown in trade pots by Base Camp North. Because these are live plants, size and appearance will naturally vary from tree to tree.
Regular
SKU BCN-CAT-18
$12
36 available
SKU BCN-CAT-18 · 36 available
$12.00
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Hardiness
Zone 4
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Adaptable
Bloom or harvest season
Late Spring
Mature height
50+ ft
Spacing
10+ ft
Native range
Eastern North America
Wildlife value
Moderate
Pollinator value
High
Northern Catalpa is a fast-growing deciduous tree that develops best with plenty of room and sunlight. It tolerates a wide variety of soils and urban conditions once established. Mature trees produce large leaves, showy white flowers, and long bean-like seed pods.
Plant at the same depth the tree is currently growing in its container. Dig a hole wider than the root ball, loosen surrounding soil, and backfill with the native soil. Water thoroughly after planting. Keep the root zone consistently moist during the first growing season while the tree establishes. A 2–3 inch layer of mulch can help conserve moisture, but keep mulch several inches away from the trunk. Select a permanent location with adequate room for a large mature tree.
Seeds
Viburnum trilobum
$5
American Cranberrybush is a hardy native shrub known for its showy spring flowers, bright red fall berries, and outstanding wildlife value. This adaptable species grows throughout the northern United States and Canada and performs well in Pennsylvania and the broader Northeast. In late spring, clusters of white lace-cap flowers attract pollinators and beneficial insects. By late summer and fall, the plant produces abundant red berries that persist into winter and provide an important food source for birds and wildlife. American Cranberrybush is well suited for wildlife hedgerows, natural screens, habitat plantings, and restoration projects. Its dense branching structure offers excellent cover for birds, while its seasonal flowers, fruit, and fall foliage provide multi-season interest in the landscape. Once established, this shrub tolerates a wide range of soils and moisture conditions and can grow in full sun to partial shade. Seed Pack Options: 25 Seeds 100 Seeds Plant Characteristics: Botanical Name: Viburnum trilobum Plant Type: Deciduous native shrub Mature Height: 8 feet Sun: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soils Wildlife Value: High berries support birds and small mammals Planting Notes: American Cranberrybush seeds typically benefit from warm and cold stratification to break dormancy. Seeds may be sown outdoors in fall or winter to allow natural stratification, or prepared using a refrigerator stratification method before spring planting. Uneven or delayed germination is common for native woody plants and may occur over multiple growing seasons.
Gathered, processed, and packed by Base Camp North.
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Plants
Nyssa sylvatica
$6
Black Gum / Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a long-lived native tree prized for its brilliant fall color, wildlife value, and adaptability to a variety of landscapes. Its small flowers provide resources for pollinators, while the dark blue-black fruits are eaten by numerous birds and other wildlife. In fall, the foliage can develop spectacular shades of scarlet, orange, red, and purple. Black Gum makes an excellent choice for native landscapes, wildlife habitat, woodland restoration, and larger properties where a beautiful native canopy tree is desired. Seeds collected and packed by Base Camp North.
9 available
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Seeds
Rhus aromatica
$6
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) is a tough, low-growing native shrub valued for wildlife habitat, attractive foliage, and excellent fall color. Its three-part leaves resemble poison ivy at first glance, but Fragrant Sumac is a completely different plant. Small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by clusters of fuzzy red fruit that can persist and provide food for birds and other wildlife. The foliage develops beautiful shades of red, orange, and burgundy in fall. Fragrant Sumac is especially useful for naturalized plantings, wildlife gardens, slopes, woodland edges, and areas where a durable native shrub is needed. Each pack contains 25 seeds. Seeds collected and packed by Base Camp North.
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