Campsis radicans
Common Trumpetcreeper
Other Common Names: Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans - Vine Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Orange (Large, trumpet-shaped scarlet-orange flowers through a good portion of summer; flowers on current season's growth)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous green foliage that has a tropical appearance); Yellow (Yellow-green fall color; not ornamentally important)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Capsule; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
30-40 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
40+ feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Very tolerant of soils
 Range:
Eastern, Southern, and Central United States
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves opposite, pinnately compound, 6-14" long with 7-11 leaflets, each toothed. New and exposed stems are red. Holds on by aerial rootlets.
 Ecological Functions:
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fast Growth Rate 226
  • Screen 185
  • Specimen 624
  • Trellis/Post/Fence Climber 28
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186

    • Additional Information

    Very tolerant of soils and environment, except it does not tolerate shade. Can be trained as a standard. May require special support on some surfaces, especially as it becomes large and heavy (could pull down weaker structures). May also require pruning to keep size in check.

    When Campsis radicans has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    No Fruiting Observations Available

    1 Campsis radicans found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12022_00038*AHORT

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