Cross Vine
Bignonia capreolata
Also listed as Anisostichus capreolata, Aristolochia durior
Also known as Quartervine
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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.
Why grow it
Cross vine offers reliable spring color and dense foliage coverage on vertical structures with minimal maintenance once established. Compared to other native southeastern vines like trumpet vine, cross vine is less aggressive and more manageable in confined spaces, while still providing substantial screening and wildlife value through its nectar-rich flowers and seed pods.
Watch out for
Cross vine performs best in full sun to partial shade; flowering and vigor decline noticeably in deep shade. Young vines benefit from initial support and training to establish on structures, as the adhesive disk tendrils work better on rough surfaces like brick or weathered wood than on smooth materials.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Cross Vine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Cross vine offers reliable spring color and dense foliage coverage on vertical structures with minimal maintenance once established. Compared to other native southeastern vines like trumpet vine, cross vine is less aggressive and more manageable in confined spaces, while still providing substantial screening and wildlife value through its nectar-rich flowers and seed pods.
Watch out for
Cross vine performs best in full sun to partial shade; flowering and vigor decline noticeably in deep shade. Young vines benefit from initial support and training to establish on structures, as the adhesive disk tendrils work better on rough surfaces like brick or weathered wood than on smooth materials.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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