![]() ![]() But you must keep an eye on our availability lists to see what we have at any given time. It is our intent to make many of these species available. Please also note that we are listing many plants that are uncommon in the landscape trade. A crossvine plant is a perennial, and in mild climates, an evergreen. This native species grows in United States Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 to 9, but may lose its leaves. An easy to grow woody vine that provides an abundance of stunning, tangerine-colored blooms over a long season. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata), sometimes called Bignonia crossvine, is a perennial vine that is happiest scaling walls up to 50 feet (15.24 m.) thanks to its claw-tipped tendrils that grip as it climbs. ![]() Crossvine is a prolific evergreen vine that can climb up to 50 feet in height and reach up to 72 feet in length. Cross Vine - Evergreen vine w/up to 10-20 long stems & tangerine-orange tubular flowers in spring-ealry fall. You will need to pay attention to the attributes of the vine: are they self clinging to a wall, need structure to twine to, or must be attached using wire or string? Can they handle the sun on a south-facing wall? Not all native vines can handle the hot reflected heat in such spots in summers. Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is a climbing vine with yellow and red flowers that blooms during late spring. Some of the deciduous vines have spectacular fall color like the hacienda creepers (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). ![]() Some are evergreen and some are deciduous. The individual leaves are 4- to 6-inches long by 2 inches wide and are positioned opposite one another with a third leaflet that is modified into a tendril with a claw at the tip. Others can climb to almost endless heights like butterfly orchid vine (Callaeum macroptera). The evergreen, or semi-evergreen, foliage is glossy and dark green in summer, darkening to maroon or purple in winter. Some vines are small and only climb a foot or two, like fermina (Janusia gracilis). They can be used in arbors, on fences, or just be scrambling up the base of a shrub that would otherwise be bare. Some vines can even take some heat off your walls in the summer. They can provide nectar flowers to birds and butterflies high, safely away from predators like cats. They can bring beauty and nature to structures that are otherwise drab and lifeless. ![]()
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