Campsis radicans (Trumpet vine)
Campsis radicans is a fast growing woody stem climber that can climb up to 9 m or more when given support. The orange or yellow flowers are produced in Spring/Summer and attract wildlife such as bees, hummingbirds, butterflies. It can tolerate a wide range of soils in sun to light shade. It produces a lots of suckers even far from the mother plants. In warm climate can be invasive.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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French Name: Bignone, Trompette de Virginie
Pronunciation: KAMP-sis RAD-ick-anz
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Plant type: Vine
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Origin: Florida
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Heat Zones: 3 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10
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Uses: Espalier, Container, Wildlife
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Dentate
Leaf Texture: Smooth
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 3 - 7
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Orange, Red
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Legume
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 7 - 10
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: Less than 25
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Scales, Aphids, Mealy-Bug
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting