How Do You Care for a Catalpa Tree

Prune in spring one year after planting. Remove suckers and train the tree to a straight leader trunk. Once the tree is mature, it is necessary to prune it to keep low growing branches from impeding maintenance under the plant. These are tough trees and don’t require much babying.

Where is the best place to plant a catalpa tree?

A full-sun or partial-shade, moist site is best for growing young catalpa trees. These trees tolerate a range of growing conditions including dry soils, but they thrive in fertile loam soil in moist areas such as near ponds or streams, and low-lying sites.

How do you prune a catalpa tree?

Cut out dead branches. Use loppers or a pruning saw, depending on the thickness of the branch. Remove a dead branch back to the main trunk of the tree if it is dead. Cut off the branch 1 inch from the trunk to make sure you do not scar the tree with the saw.