Mystery Tree

MsFre · 9th October 2009, 08:52 AM

Hi everyone,
I am working on trying to identify this odd tree that I saw with no luck. Can someone tell me what it is? I have uploaded a picture.

Thanks

Victor Lindsay · 9th October 2009, 09:21 AM

This might help get you started. the leaf arrangemnet is, opposite. The leaf shape is, cordate. Palmately compound leaves. Now that pod is a helpful idenifier. I'll start searching...you too.

Victor Lindsay · 9th October 2009, 09:52 AM

I don't know my northern trees, but maybe a Catalpa ?

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 9th October 2009, 09:53 AM

It Is a Tababuia for sure.
Jeff

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 9th October 2009, 09:54 AM

aka- trumpet tree
Jeff

Victor Lindsay · 9th October 2009, 09:59 AM

Here's a link

PLANTS Profile for Catalpa speciosa (northern catalpa) | USDA PLANTS

Victor Lindsay · 9th October 2009, 10:11 AM

I don't think the Tabebuia aurea goes that far north. Does it?

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 9th October 2009, 10:12 AM

Again, It is a Tababuia-trumpet tree!
Jeff

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 9th October 2009, 10:16 AM

Grow in Zones 12 and 13.
Jeff
I am sure is ia a Tababuia

Victor Lindsay · 9th October 2009, 10:32 AM

What?

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 9th October 2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vl2007

I don't think the Tabebuia aurea goes that far north. Does it?

I did not say it was 'aurea'.
It is a Tababuia though.
Jeff

kiwi_tree_steve · 9th October 2009, 02:59 PM

i will definalty argue that its not a trumpet tree!

i would have said Caltapa bignonoides indian bean tree

kiwi_tree_steve · 9th October 2009, 03:09 PM

heres the pic that is posted

heres a pic of the trumpet tree.

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way different if you ask me!

however both are from the same family bignoniaceae

kiwi_tree_steve · 9th October 2009, 03:12 PM

Heres a pic of Caltapa bignonoides i found on google

Eric Frei · 9th October 2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_tree_steve

Heres a pic of Caltapa bignonoides i found on google

LOL, yeah .... blank!

It's not a trumpet tree that's for sure.

Victor Lindsay · 9th October 2009, 09:06 PM

Here is a photo of the Catalpa

Jeffrey Lovstrom · 9th October 2009, 09:59 PM

Tababuia

Done it · 9th October 2009, 10:55 PM

Original picture.

Catalpa. Got to go with that. Sorry Jeff.

jmcg.insight.gardens · 9th October 2009, 11:07 PM

Hi guys,perhaps I can help. Tabebuia species have leaves that are more elliptical, whilst this trees leaflets are cordate. There is an excellant image of Catalpa speciosa in
Stirling Macoboy, What Tree is That p 63. I think that vl2007 is on the right track and it is Catalpha speciosa, per se a juvenile tree. Perhaps further identification with the leaf scar would settle the matter. Refer to link: http://msuplants.com/SaylorPlants/Re...s_Twigs_01.htm as a further verification. Julie

Done it · 9th October 2009, 11:18 PM

Page 76, in mine but I've had it for a while.

Victor Lindsay · 10th October 2009, 05:22 AM

Welcome to tree world, jmcg/julie, and enjoy the site.

jeffswede, hope you enjoy the site, and welcome.

Eric Frei · 11th October 2009, 03:34 PM

I've never seen a Catalpa, but we got heaps of trumpet trees around here so I knew it wasn't one of them.

MsFre · 16th October 2009, 03:24 AM

Thank You to all for your assistance in clearing up my Tree mystery. Your responses have been invaluable.

akennyd · 22nd October 2009, 01:19 AM

Catalpa.

Have them all around my house and one in the back yard. Here in the southern us (the south), they are the host plant for the "catalpa worm." It's the only tree this worm will inhabit. When the worm (caterpiller) is active, they usually eat ALL of the leaves off of the host tree. This seems to do no harm to the tree as the leaves usually just grow right back and the worms are known to be excellent as fish bait!

Just had to share!

Kenny
John 3:16

Sylvatica · 4th November 2009, 02:06 AM

Catalpa,is that in Legume family(Fabaceae) or Bignonia family?

jmcg.insight.gardens · 4th November 2009, 07:17 AM

Hi Sylvatica, welcome to the site.

Catalpa is in the BIGNONIACEAE family. This family is known for its showy flowers.
The family is of some importance for its timber but best known for its ornamental flowering species.
Catalpa is useful for fence post material apparently. Whilst the closely related Tabebuia is also exploited for its timber hence the common name West Indian Boxwood.

Regards Julie

9th October 2009, 08:52 AM	#1
MsFre I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3	Mystery Tree Hi everyone, I am working on trying to identify this odd tree that I saw with no luck. Can someone tell me what it is? I have uploaded a picture. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

9th October 2009, 09:21 AM	#2
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Mystery Tree This might help get you started. the leaf arrangemnet is, opposite. The leaf shape is, cordate. Palmately compound leaves. Now that pod is a helpful idenifier. I'll start searching...you too.

9th October 2009, 09:52 AM	#3
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Mystery Tree I don't know my northern trees, but maybe a Catalpa ?

9th October 2009, 09:53 AM	#4
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Mystery Tree It Is a Tababuia for sure. Jeff

9th October 2009, 09:54 AM	#5
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Mystery Tree aka- trumpet tree Jeff

9th October 2009, 09:59 AM	#6
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Mystery Tree Here's a link PLANTS Profile for Catalpa speciosa (northern catalpa) \| USDA PLANTS

9th October 2009, 10:11 AM	#7
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Mystery Tree I don't think the Tabebuia aurea goes that far north. Does it?

9th October 2009, 10:12 AM	#8
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Mystery Tree Again, It is a Tababuia-trumpet tree! Jeff

9th October 2009, 10:16 AM	#9
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Mystery Tree Grow in Zones 12 and 13. Jeff I am sure is ia a Tababuia

9th October 2009, 10:32 AM	#10
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Mystery Tree What?

9th October 2009, 02:59 PM	#12
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Mystery Tree i will definalty argue that its not a trumpet tree! i would have said Caltapa bignonoides indian bean tree __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

9th October 2009, 03:09 PM	#13
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Mystery Tree heres the pic that is posted heres a pic of the trumpet tree. [ way different if you ask me! however both are from the same family bignoniaceae Attached Thumbnails __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

9th October 2009, 03:12 PM	#14
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 324	Re: Mystery Tree Heres a pic of Caltapa bignonoides i found on google __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

9th October 2009, 09:59 PM	#17
Jeffrey Lovstrom Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 292	Re: Mystery Tree Tababuia

9th October 2009, 10:55 PM	#18
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Mystery Tree Original picture. Catalpa. Got to go with that. Sorry Jeff. Attached Thumbnails

11th October 2009, 03:34 PM	#22
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Mystery Tree I've never seen a Catalpa, but we got heaps of trumpet trees around here so I knew it wasn't one of them. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

9th October 2009, 11:07 PM	#19
jmcg.insight.gardens Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mannering Park, Australia Posts: 623	Re: Mystery Tree Hi guys,perhaps I can help. Tabebuia species have leaves that are more elliptical, whilst this trees leaflets are cordate. There is an excellant image of Catalpa speciosa in Stirling Macoboy, What Tree is That p 63. I think that vl2007 is on the right track and it is Catalpha speciosa, per se a juvenile tree. Perhaps further identification with the leaf scar would settle the matter. Refer to link: http://msuplants.com/SaylorPlants/Re...s_Twigs_01.htm as a further verification. Julie

9th October 2009, 11:18 PM	#20
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: Mystery Tree Page 76, in mine but I've had it for a while.

10th October 2009, 05:22 AM	#21
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Mystery Tree Welcome to tree world, jmcg/julie, and enjoy the site. jeffswede, hope you enjoy the site, and welcome.

16th October 2009, 03:24 AM	#23
MsFre I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3	Re: Mystery Tree Thank You to all for your assistance in clearing up my Tree mystery. Your responses have been invaluable.

22nd October 2009, 01:19 AM	#24
akennyd I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1	Re: Mystery Tree Catalpa. Have them all around my house and one in the back yard. Here in the southern us (the south), they are the host plant for the "catalpa worm." It's the only tree this worm will inhabit. When the worm (caterpiller) is active, they usually eat ALL of the leaves off of the host tree. This seems to do no harm to the tree as the leaves usually just grow right back and the worms are known to be excellent as fish bait! Just had to share! Kenny John 3:16

4th November 2009, 02:06 AM	#25
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 128	Re: Mystery Tree Catalpa,is that in Legume family(Fabaceae) or Bignonia family? __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://myremarkabletrees.blogspot.com/

4th November 2009, 07:17 AM	#26
jmcg.insight.gardens Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mannering Park, Australia Posts: 623	Re: Mystery Tree Hi Sylvatica, welcome to the site. Catalpa is in the BIGNONIACEAE family. This family is known for its showy flowers. The family is of some importance for its timber but best known for its ornamental flowering species. Catalpa is useful for fence post material apparently. Whilst the closely related Tabebuia is also exploited for its timber hence the common name West Indian Boxwood. Regards Julie

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