: Produces clusters of fragrant, 2-inch long, trumpet-shaped blooms in spring. The flowers are typically reddish-brown to orange on the outside with brighter orange or yellow throats.
: It climbs using tendrils equipped with small adhesive disks (holdfasts) that allow it to cling to various surfaces, including brick and stone, without additional support. Growth and Care bignonia capreolata
Bignonia capreolata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden : Produces clusters of fragrant, 2-inch long, trumpet-shaped
, commonly known as Crossvine , is a vigorous, woody, semi-evergreen to evergreen climbing vine native to the southeastern United States. It is highly valued in landscaping for its prolific, trumpet-shaped flowers and its ability to rapidly cover structures like fences, walls, and arbors. Physical Characteristics Growth and Care Bignonia capreolata - Plant Finder
: Leaves are opposite and compound, consisting of two glossy dark green leaflets and a branched tendril between them. In winter, the foliage often turns an attractive reddish-purple.
: A cross-section of the woody stem reveals a marking resembling a Greek cross, which gives the plant its common name.