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- Winter foliage
Scientific Name:
Bignonia capreolata
Common Name:
Crossvine
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
(big-NO-nee-uh kap-ree-oh-LAH-tuh)
Plant Type:
Vine
Plant Hardiness Zones:
6-9
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
15-20 ft. H X 2-3 ft. W; can grow much taller in the wild
Flower:
Trumpet shaped; orange to reddish orange; 2-3 inches long; clusters of 2-5
Bloom Time Notes:
Late winter, early spring
Leaf:
Deciduous to mostly evergreen; opposite; dark green with purplish veins.
Fruit:
Flattened pods 5-9 inches long.
Wildlife:
An early nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Natural Habitat:
Uplands; lowlands; forests; clearings.
Propagation:
Seeds, root sprouts.
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Cultural Notes:
Partial shade to full sun; not particular about soil; will spread by root sprouts if not managed; plant at the base of a tree or fence; vine will climb to find sunlight. Showy blooms attract hummingbirds; semi-evergreen leaves add interest in winter; several cultivars available in nursery trade.