Bignonia capreolata - Cross vine

Cross vine is native to north Florida and the southeastern U.S. This is an evergreen vine with leaves held on the stem in four's. Large orange-yellow to red flowers are produced in spring. These long, tubular flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds. While it is used primarily as a landscape plant today, native Americans used the bark and roots to treat a variety of ailments.

Cross vine can grow in sun or shade and seems to grow best in moist sites. It is a moderate sized vine appropriate for a fence. It can grow straight up tree trunks and other supports by use of its short tendrils. In a good location, it is capable of rapid growth.