Cross Vine
Bignonia capreolata
Bignoniaceae · Vine
Cross vine is a vigorous, semi-evergreen to evergreen vine native to the southeastern U.S., featuring showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring. It's an excellent choice for quickly covering fences, arbors, or walls, and is a hummingbird magnet.
- · Provide a sturdy support structure.
- · Requires little pruning once established, mainly for shape or size control.
- · Tolerant of drought once mature.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 6-9
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Low-moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Vine
- Mature size: 30-50 ft tall · 10-20 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring · Orange, red, yellow
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 0F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Tolerant of various well-drained soils
- Growth rate: Fast
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