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Description

The listing, Shade tree seeds has ended.

This is the catalpa tree. This auction is for 30+ seeds, harvested from a beautiful, healthy, mature tree. They are wonderful broad leaf shade trees. I have personally grown them in the windy, dry west Texas weather and in the moist soil of east Texas. They are hearty trees that make a wonderful addition to any property.

Questions & Comments

How and when would plant the seeds?

Aug 25th, 2011 at 8:37:11 AM PDT by

it depends where you live. I usually start these in a small pot in the house but you must watch closely as the roots grow fast. as soon as the roots are established I plant outside after the last frost, or long enough before the first frost so it has time to root. still time this year i would think.

Aug 25th, 2011 at 9:56:14 AM PDT by

My grandparents had these in their yard and I just loved all the beautiful flowers in the summer! Been trying to get one for years! lol

Aug 25th, 2011 at 2:25:57 PM PDT by

they are one of my favorites and they are not hard to grow...good luck!

Aug 25th, 2011 at 2:55:50 PM PDT by

Do these trees grow fast?

Aug 25th, 2011 at 3:33:35 PM PDT by

they grow about 3-5 feet a year. growing faster as young trees then when they get older.

Aug 25th, 2011 at 6:01:18 PM PDT by

I would say the last one I planted was about 12-15 feet its third year.

Aug 25th, 2011 at 6:03:22 PM PDT by

I love the tree not just for it's size and shade but for the cataulpa worms that wrap themselves in the leaves. They are great for fishing. If I miss this one, please list others..lots of interest.

Aug 25th, 2011 at 10:41:17 PM PDT by

the worms are only found in the southeast...they are excellent fishing bait. the trees i had in west texas never had any. I just love the big leaves and the beautiful flowers.

Aug 26th, 2011 at 4:12:19 AM PDT by

If this one is planted in the south, will it have the worms for fishing?

Aug 26th, 2011 at 7:45:39 PM PDT by

most in the south, below the mason dixon line do get worms unless you treat them to keep the moths away

Aug 27th, 2011 at 5:00:41 AM PDT by

I lived in OK for most of my life and we had catalpa worms in ours. I HATE those things!!! But the tree is gorgeous!!! Just will not make it up here in ND. lol Great auction!

Aug 27th, 2011 at 4:32:21 AM PDT by

Not true, these trees will grow in ND. I looked it up to make sure. You just wont have to worry about the moths or the worms.

Aug 27th, 2011 at 5:02:29 AM PDT by

Grows beautifully in NW Pennsylvania. We're zone 5! Going to miss out on this auction :( Not enough credits for a new bie like me! lol Hope you will offer more!

Aug 27th, 2011 at 7:07:49 AM PDT by

dont feel bad...all of us start out newbies lol

Aug 27th, 2011 at 7:16:13 AM PDT by

Hmmm, are you going to put up any more seeds in the future? I don't have the credits right now but I'm extremely interested if they can make it up here!! It would be like a lil piece of home!!! lol

Aug 27th, 2011 at 7:48:19 AM PDT by

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