Bignonia capreolata

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Cross Vine

 
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Description

Crossvine is a climbing wood vine that can reach 50 feet in length. It has red and yellow variegated flowers that are very dramatic. It is native to the southeast US.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

 

Soil pH

Acid, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.