Catalpa Trees (Catalpa bignonioides) - THEN and NOW
“THEN” - When we had the hurricane in 2006, one of Stanley Park’s magnificent Catalpa trees was torn from the ground. The Parks Dept saved the main trunk and limbs of the tree lying on the ground for their lasting beauty - today, it’s a source of gleeful delight to children for climbing. (One end appears in the left-hand frame).
“NOW” - Its neighbouring Catalpas that remained standing continue to provide shade and beauty for their large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of showy white flowers.
Catalpa trees grow to 12–18 metres (39–59 ft) tall and 6–12 metres (20–39 ft) wide.
Catalpa wood is occasionally used as a tonewood in guitars. When made into a tea the bark of the Southern catalpa tree has been used an antiseptic, supposedly used as a snake bite antidote, treatment for malaria and also for whooping cough. The flowers and pods have been used as a light sedative while the flowers have also been used for treating asthma. Also, because of the antiseptic properties of the tree, the leaves can be used as a poultice for wounds.
Catalpa Trees (Catalpa bignonioides) - THEN and NOW
“THEN” - When we had the hurricane in 2006, one of Stanley Park’s magnificent Catalpa trees was torn from the ground. The Parks Dept saved the main trunk and limbs of the tree lying on the ground for their lasting beauty - today, it’s a source of gleeful delight to children for climbing. (One end appears in the left-hand frame).
“NOW” - Its neighbouring Catalpas that remained standing continue to provide shade and beauty for their large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of showy white flowers.
Catalpa trees grow to 12–18 metres (39–59 ft) tall and 6–12 metres (20–39 ft) wide.
Catalpa wood is occasionally used as a tonewood in guitars. When made into a tea the bark of the Southern catalpa tree has been used an antiseptic, supposedly used as a snake bite antidote, treatment for malaria and also for whooping cough. The flowers and pods have been used as a light sedative while the flowers have also been used for treating asthma. Also, because of the antiseptic properties of the tree, the leaves can be used as a poultice for wounds.