Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans

$104⁵⁷

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Trumpet Creeper highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Campsis radicans
Growing Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Mature Height

20 - 40 feet
Mature Spread

Varies
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low Once Established
Soil

Adaptable to Most Soils
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color
- Orange
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Required

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer

Growing Zones

Find Your Growing Zone!

Fast Climber with Brilliant Coral-Orange Blooms: The Trumpet Creeper

A Hummingbird Favorite
Climbs the Height of Buildings
Fast-Growing
Low-to-No Maintenance

The Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans '') calls hummingbirds from near and far with its coral-color flowers that they cannot resist. Also known as Trumpet Vine, this vigorous vine makes for an impressive sight that requires little to no maintenance, but does require that you like highly floriferous plants and vivid blooms!

The Trumpet Creeper may be known for its brilliant orange, funnel-shaped blooms that grow on the end of its branches, but it is equally as impressive when it comes to climbing skills. This ravishing and energetic vine will cling to stone, walls, and wood. This makes it ideal for turning an unsightly structure into an otherworldly and fanciful landmark It will also easily mask an ugly fence, soften hardscaping, and add tropical charm to your rock retaining wall.

This vine is a top performer when it comes to reach, but it also requires little to no maintenance once established. It likes full sun but will grow in shade, and it is drought tolerant once it's rooted. Many people choose to use theirs as a method of adding shade to a pergola quickly. Others like to let it climb their pillars up to their deck and wind its way around the handrails for a bit more privacy and lushness.

No matter where you plant yours, expect the hummingbirds to come from near and far. They love this U.S. native that grew wild in the Southeast for centuries.

Keep your Trumpet Creeper contained by trimming it regularly--it can be cut back hard in winter and will grow back in the blink of an eye, so be as aggressive as you want to be. Watch for runners and be ready to pull them. This prolific grower also seeds easily and spreads rapidly.

If you're in need of a vivid, vibrant, and hummingbird-friendly vine to beautify a wall, structure, or trellis, the Trumpet Creeper is calling your name. Toot your own horn for having great taste and order yours now.