Catalpa
Catalpa (Catalpa spp. (C. speciosa and C. bignonioides))
Common names: Shawnee wood, Indian bean tree, or the cigar tree
Distribution : eastern United States, but naturalized throughout North America
Color/appearance : Heartwood color can range from a neutral grayish tan to a richer golden brown: nearly the entire trunk is composed of heartwood. Narrow sapwood is a pale gray. Overall appearance somewhat resembles ash
Janka hardness: 550 lbf
Density: 2.42 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 2.5%
Tangential (width): 4.9%,
Volumetric (total): 7.3%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 2.0
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Some species of Catalpa have been reported to cause skin irritation.
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No
Common Uses: Fence posts, utility wood, cabinetry, and carving
