Campsis grandiflora Trumpet creeper (Bignoniaceae) Deciduous climber

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Campsis grandiflora
Trumpet creeper
Deciduous climber
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The Campsis grandiflora plant species is found in E. Asia - C. China, Japan. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Trumpet creeper. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. adrepens. C. chinensis. Voss. Bignonia chinensis. B. grandiflora. Tecoma grandiflora.

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Latin Name:  Campsis grandiflora
Common Name:  Trumpet creeper
Family:  Bignoniaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)K.Schum.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Hillsides and roadsides in China[147].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a good well-drained loam[11, 200] and a very sunny position[166] or light shade[200]. Tolerates moderately alkaline or moderately acid soils[202]. Dormant plants are hardy to about -10°c[200], they require a sunny sheltered wall or hot summers if they are to flower well[11, 166]. The fresh young growth in spring is often damaged by late frosts[208]. Plants can take some years to settle down before they start to flower[202]. They climb by means of aerial roots but need to be supported[11, 166]. Another report says that this species does not produce aerial roots[219]. Plants can be pruned like grapes (Vitis spp.)[11] and any pruning is best done in the spring[188]. The sub-species C. grandiflora thunbergii tolerates saline winds[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].

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