Crossvine is a member of the Bignonia family (Bignoniaceae). The common name, crossvine, is derived from the shape of the pith in the vine’s stem when viewed in cross-section. In addition, they need something to grow on to- a trellis or fence or panel, as they are not self attaching. Crossvine ( Bignonia capreolata L.) Crossvine, occasionally called trumpet flower, is a beautiful native, semi-evergreen, climbing, woody, vine. The leaves on the crossvine plant start off as a light green color. Its trumpet shaped flowers are up to 2 inches long. It can climb with its tendrils rapidly up to 30’ feet tall with a spread of 6-9’ feet wide. Since it doesn’t typically defoliate in the winter, this vigorous and hardy vine makes an excellent privacy screen when grown along fences, and helps to absorb heat and block. Bignonia Capreolata is an evergreen or semievergreen vine. Simply move the tendrils where you want the vine to grow. Crossvine stems become woody with age, and each leaf is accompanied by a strong, curly tendril that helps it attach to almost any surface and climb toward the sky. It is an easy-to-grow floriferous North American native vine that quickly covers fences (from top to bottom), arbors and other structures without being invasive. A vigorous vine unrivaled in flower power, this is the original species: Bignonia capreolata, commonly known as Crossvine. You can direct them easily to grow up or down or across. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - 3 Gallon Pot. The Crossvine do not grow incredibly thick/dense like some of the other vines, something I personally like about them. The above photo is taken here at the nursery in a spot which gets filtered light if any at all. The place was super clean and all the tattoo needles he used were sealed and packaged. Its leaves are glossy green to red-purple.
BIGNONIA CAPREOLATA CROSSVINE FULL
They bloom more in the full sun but as you can see from the photo above, bloom abundantly in the full shade as well. Native to tropical regions of the United States, cross vine, Bignonia capreolata, is a self-clinging, evergreen vine typically grown under glass in temperate climates. Crossvine, occasionally called trumpet flower, is a beautiful native, semi-evergreen, climbing, woody, vine.
View the herbarium specimen image from the. Crossvine ( Bignonia capreolata L.) By Larry Stritch. Cross vine is present in the southeastern U.S., as well as IL, IN, MD, and OH (Kartesz, 1999). Cross vine looks somewhat similar to the invasive cat’s-claw vine, Macfadyena unguis-cati, but lacks the three-pronged claw-like tendrils. The blooms can be quite showy and are simply beautiful. There is only one species of Bignonia in Florida (Wunderlin, 2003). The Crossvine have a nice dark green leaf and is drought tolerant once established. The blooms are beautiful orange – yellow tubular blooms, and no surprise, is a hit with the hummingbirds. This evergreen vine is perfect to plant where you want a vine that is low maintenance and blooms repeatedly. Crossvine Need a vine for the sun or for the shade? Plant Crossvine!!Ĭrossvine, Bignonia capreolata, is an excellent vibrant choice for both sun, part sun or areas that have a lot of shade.
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