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A LITTLE MORE LIFE

Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata

Early trumpet-shaped flowers supply nectar for hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Susan Strine · CC BY 2.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

A vigorous, heavy vine for a sturdy support; foliage may drop or stems die back in cold winters.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil moisture: Average moisture
Mature size: 30–50 ft tall · 6–9 ft wide
Season of interest: Spring–Winter
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
Garden role: A flowering evergreen climber

Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of english ivy.

Hedera helix

Try crossvine for a flowering evergreen climber.

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Plant profile & growing information Native range: Kew Find a native nursery

Photo credits & licenses

Crossvine: Susan Strine · CC BY 2.0
English ivy: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0

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