Crossvine
Bignonia capreolata
Bignoniaceae


Landscape Uses:

Ecological Restoration Notes:

Availability:
Native plant nurseries.
Description:
Height:
Growth Rate:
Range:
Central and southeastern United States south to Volusia, Osceola, Polk, and Hillsborough counties.
Habitats:
Soils:
Moist to dry loamy or sandy soils with humusy top layer.
Nutritional Requirements:
Salt Water Tolerance:
Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance:
Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.
Drought Tolerance:
Light Requirements:
Full sun to light shade.
Flower Color:
Flower Characteristics:
Flowering Season:
Fruit:
Wildlife and Ecology:
Valuable source of nectar for birds.
Horticultural Notes:
Comments:
We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.


Shirley Denton
Shirley Denton
Shirley Denton