Bignonia capreolata

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Fast-growing cross-vine with unique leaves - two leaflets per leaf; the rachis ends with a tendril. The common name comes from the cross shape seen when you make a cross-section of a stem, makes an outstanding screen. Will scramble up a trellis or any other support quickly and easily. It is hardy and relatively pest free. The deep red buds in spring open to reveal a cheery yellow inside. Unscented tubular flowers appear in late April. Prune as desired.

Similar plants:

• Adenocalymna comosum, Bignonia comosa (Yellow Trumpet Vine)
• Anemopaegma chamberlaynii, Bignonia chamberlaynii (Yellow Trumpet Vine)
• Bignonia magnifica, Saritaea magnifica (Glowvine, Purple Bignonia, Saritaea)
• Campsis grandiflora, Bignonia grandiflora, Campsis chinensis (Chinese Trumpet Creeper)
• Clytostoma callistegioides, Bignonia lindleyana (Violet Trumpet Vine, Lavender Trumpet Vine)
• Distictis buccinatoria, Phaedranthus buccinatorious, Bignonia buccinatoria, Amphilophium buccinatorium (Mexican Blood Flower, Blood Trumpet Vine)
• Dolichandra unguis-cati, Macfadyena unguis-cati, Doxantha unguis-cati, Bignonia tweediana (Cat's Claw)
• Jacaranda jasminoides, Jacaranda curialis, Bignonia curialis (Maroon jacaranda)
• Mansoa verrucifera, Bignonia verrucifera, Onohualcoa verrucifera (Mansoa)
• Pandorea jasminoides, Bignonia jasminoides, Tecoma jasminoides (Pandora vine, Bower vine, Southern Bell)