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Tangerine trumpet flowers on Tangerine Beauty crossvine

Native & adapted

Tangerine Beauty crossvine

Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'

Also known as Crossvine · Tangerine crossvine

A self-clinging vine with tangerine trumpet flowers, useful for turning a sturdy wall or pergola into hummingbird habitat.

HummingbirdPollinatorEvergreenCold hardy
Landscape layersClimbing
Mature size20–30 ft. long with support
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b · High desert · USDA 6a–8b
Special categoriesPOLLINATOR ATTRACTING
Hardiness guidanceUSDA zones 6–9; semi-evergreen to deciduous with colder winter temperatures

Before you plant

These conditions determine whether it will thrive.

Cold hardinessHardy here

Very cold hardy (zones 6 to 11). It may drop some leaves in a cold winter but needs no protection.

Heat toleranceShade from late-afternoon sun

Handles heat to about 115°F in full to filtered sun. Avoid west-facing walls, where the reflected sun makes it struggle.

Sources: asu.edu, azplantlady.com

Right plant, right place

Will Tangerine Beauty crossvine grow at your Arizona property?

Its tendrils can cling to rough masonry, but a trellis keeps inspection and maintenance easier. Avoid direct attachment to fragile stucco or painted surfaces.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b, High desert · USDA 6a–8b.

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun to partial shade. Low-desert plants appreciate protected roots and relief from the hottest reflected afternoon exposure.

Water

Irrigation

Moderate while establishing, then low to moderate with deep irrigation. More water supports a fuller canopy.

Planting & stewardship

How to help Tangerine Beauty crossvine thrive

  1. 1

    Provide a strong trellis with an air gap from the wall whenever possible.

  2. 2

    Mulch the root zone and water deeply through the first two summers.

  3. 3

    Prune after flowering to keep growth within its structure.

  4. 4

    Watch the wall attachment as stems mature and redirect growth before it reaches roof materials.

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