Campsis radicans
AMERICAN TRUMPET CREEPER
Bignoniaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous self-attaching climber

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: USA

Other Botanical Names: Bignonia radicans

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Campsis radicans
AMERICAN TRUMPET CREEPER
Bignoniaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous self-attaching climber

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & red or yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, pergola, trellis

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes

Dangers to touch: bark, bulb, fruit, green fruit, leaves, roots, sap, seeds, stems (all)






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