6/14/93 - But the trees were messy. They dropped masses of flowers and even more seed pods, and to make matters worse, the first frost killed the leaves.

Using Catalpa Trees in your landscaping:

pros:
http://www.epinions.com/review/Northern_Catalpa_5_6_Foot_Tree/content_474956926596?sb=1

cons:
http://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_casp8.pdf
"This plant may become weedy or invasive in some
regions or habitats and may displace desirable vegetation..."