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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)

October 18, 2004
08:42 AM

Post #1100690

Crossvine, Cross-Vine, Trumpet Flower
Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine flowers, are they beautiful? Unfortunately no scent.

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/1789/

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CaptMicha
Brookeville, MD
(Zone 7a)

October 19, 2004
02:50 PM

Post #1102600

I think they're beautiful... in a sense, more like cute actually. Is it invasive?
frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)

October 19, 2004
04:26 PM

Post #1102705

No, this vine is very well behaved and also evergreen. The branches can get quite long, one of mine is 35 feet long on a chain link fence. I love this vine, and the display of floweres in the Spring is amazing.
Nice to hear from you.
Buttoneer
Carlisle, PA
(Zone 6b)

October 31, 2004
08:14 PM

Post #1122443

Wonder if this would be hardy in zone 6 (Pennsylvania)? It is so awesome.
frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)

November 02, 2004
12:17 PM

Post #1125663

Hello Buttoneer, I have looked in my books and they say Crossvine is cold hardy, but they don't say to what temperature.
I do know that it can go as low a 10 degrees here and it makes it just fine. I suppose your winters are colder than ours but may be with a little protection it might work. I think that if you love it, it is certainly worth a try. I hope I have helped.
Sincerely, Josephine.

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