The vine blooms in late winter to early spring on new wood in clusters of two to five flowers. Its early bloom season provides a nice stopping point for hummingbirds in the area. Cross-vine may be propagated by root cutting or seed. In severe winters, the vine may die to the ground, but the roots are usually hardy enough to survive and will sprout new growth the following spring. Cross-vine will grow well in shade to full sun, with better flower production the more sunlight it receives. In the wild, it is found in swampy forests and woodlands. It tolerates a wide variety of conditions, including coastal conditions, but prefers organically rich, well-drained soil. It may be found growing native in many soil types, and usually up trees such as pines. It is a tropical looking plant that climbs by using tendrils to wrap around stems or bark for support as it grows up tall objects like fences or pine trees. A cross section of its stem reveals a marking resembling the Greek cross, hence the common name. In North Carolina, the vine is usually a dark, glossy green however, in colder areas of its growing range, the leaves take on a reddish-purple color. This vine is native to the southeastern United States. If this document didn’t answer your questions, please contact HGIC at or 1-88.Phonetic Spelling big-NO-nee-uh kap-ree-oh-LAH-tuh DescriptionĬross-vine is a vigorous vine in the Bignoniaceae (trumpet creeper) family. For more information on vines for the home landscape, please see HGIC 1101, Vine Selection for Landscaping. Cutting should be ready to plant into the ground in the early fall.Ĭrossvines are a very attractive nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Place the container in the shade outdoors, and fertilize and water during the summer months. Cover the pot and cutting with a plastic bag to keep the soil moist until roots have formed. Dip the moistened lower end into a rooting hormone containing IBA (such as Miracle-Gro Rooting Hormone), and insert the cutting 2 inches deep into a well-drained potting soil. Take stem sections that are 6 to 8 inches long and remove most of the leaves except those at the upper end. The flower color is a very nice compliment to the dark brown of this Tudor style house trim.Ĭuttings root easily from the current year’s growth taken in May or June. Here a crossvine ( Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’) is trellised onto a garage entrance. This cultivar is heavy flowering, even in just partial sunlight. It has beautiful orange petals with a bright yellow throat. There are a few improved cultivars of crossvines on the market, but the most common is ‘Tangerine Beauty’. These vines do make suckers that grow out into the landscape, so one needs to be ready to pull or cut the rampant growth. These vines are self-clinging, incredibly fast growing, and flower well in both full sun to part shade. Although most of the flowers may be produced high up in deciduous trees, after they bloom, the landscape becomes covered with their shed yellow- and mahogany-colored flowers.Ĭrossvines are evergreen to semi-evergreen native woody vines that are related to trumpet creepers. I always look forward to our crossvines ( Bignonia capreolata) flowering every spring. Joey Williamson, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Its flowers are produced in early April and may appear high up in the trees where the vines receive more sunlight. This native crossvine ( Bignonia capreolata) climbed rapidly up a sweet gum tree.
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