Catalpa speciosa (Northern catalpa): Leaves
		The northern catalpa tree is easily identified by its large, broad, tropical-looking leaves which are 4 to 11 inches long and 3 to 7 inches wide with a heart-shaped base and a long, pointed tip. The leaves are simple and the leaf margins entire. The leaves are papery or even leathery above, paler and softly hairy beneath and are arranged in whorls of three. Petioles are stout, round and 5 to 6 inches long.