Bignonia capreolata
Crossvine
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Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Description
Bignonia capreolata is a vine commonly referred to as crossvine. The common name refers to the cross-shaped pattern revealed when the stem is cut; this pattern results from four radial wedges of phloem embedded within the stem’s xylem. It is native to the central and southern United States. The vine climbs without twining but does produce tendrils.
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Blooming
Trumpet shaped flowers can be reddish brown to orange or scarlet in color. Blooms in mid-spring with few flowers appearing through the summer.
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Growth
Bignonias do fine with either full sun or light shade. They can grow vigorously to 60 ft. long. They use tendrils and holdfasts to attach to most surfaces.
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Planting
In spring, sow seed at 64F (18C). In summer, root leaf-bud cuttings. Layer in spring or autumn.
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Pest
Mealybugs and spider mites. Other problems include black mildew, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Interesting facts
Many species used to be counted as Bignonia, and while most of them remain in the trumpet vine's family, Bignoniaceae, there's only one species still classified in the genus.
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) - Soil and irrigation
Needs moderate to regular water. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter. Does best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
