1. a tree with large heart-shaped leaves, showy white or yellow flowers, and long narrow seed pods

Examples

• The catalpa in our backyard blooms beautifully in late spring.
• Catalpa trees are known for their distinctive bean-like seed pods.
• The large leaves of the catalpa provide excellent shade in summer.
• We planted a northern catalpa near the fence line.
• The catalpa’s white flowers attract many bees and butterflies.
• Children often collect the long pods that fall from catalpa trees.