Crossvine - Bignonia capreolata

Common Name: Crossvine
Scientific Name: Bignonia capreolata
Sun Conditions: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Conditions: Moist to Dry
Height Range: 30-50 ft
Width Range: 6-9 ft
Ht. Min: 30 ft
Ht. Max: 50 ft
Width Min: 6 ft
Width Max: 9 ft
Growth Habit: Climbing
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Color: Orange-Red
Bloom Time: Spring to Early Summer
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Evergreen: Evergreen
Deer Resistant: Reports conflict, moderately palatable to deer.
Poisonous: No known toxicity found in poison-plant databases
Ecological/Landscape Use: Self-clings via tendril holdfasts to walls, brick, stone, fences — no support structure needed; screening; semi-evergreen year-round interest
Wildlife Value Highlights: Nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies; foliage browsed by deer and beavers; dense growth offers bird nesting cover
Lepidoptera Supported by Species or Family/Group: Not a well-documented larval host species; valued primarily as an early-season nectar plant
For More Info: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/bignonia-capreolata/