Campsis radicans Trumpet vine (Bignoniaceae) Deciduous climber

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Campsis radicans
Trumpet vine
Deciduous climber
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The Campsis radicans plant species is found in Southeast N. America - Florida to Texas and north to New Jersey and Michigan.. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Trumpet vine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Bignonia radicans. Tecoma radicans. (L.)Juss.

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Latin Name:  Campsis radicans
Common Name:  Trumpet vine
Family:  Bignoniaceae
Author:  (L.)Seem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Low woods and thickets[43]. An aggressive weed of arable fields[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds on a warm wall in a good loamy soil[1] in full sun[166] or light shade[200]. Plants can become rampant when growing in rich soils[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -20°c according to some reports[184, 200] whilst another says that it is not hardy in all parts of the country but it succeeds in more open positions such as a pergola or an old tree in the southern part of England[1]. Plants require the extra warmth of a sunny wall to induce better flowering[184]. Plants are self-clinging by aerial roots like ivy but are best if given some support[1, 166]. Any pruning is best done in the spring[188]. The seed only ripens outdoors in Britain in hot summers[11]. There are some named forms selected for their ornamental value[202]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].

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