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Campsis radicans

Trumpet Creeper

Plant photo of: Campsis radicans
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

Trumpet Creeper has 3"-4" tubular, orange-red flowers; it is a vigorously growing deciduous vine, reaching 40' long. In the summer, these flowers are borne in clustered form. The vine clings to structures with small rootlets and can cling to nearly any surface. It can become rampant and top-heavy, and benefits from occasional severe pruning.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.