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cross vine

cross vine

Bignonia capreolata

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

Cross vine is a vigorous climbing vine with trumpet-shaped red and orange flowers that appear in spring. It adheres to supports via adhesive disk tendrils and produces attractive elongated seed pods.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
20–50′ tall × 5–10′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering