Propagating Crossvine from Seed Pods

Easy Steps to Grow More Crossvine

Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) seeds are ready when pods turn brown and split. Collect seeds and choose a sowing strategy:

Option 1: Immediate Sowing

Plant fresh seeds in a prepared bed. Some may germinate quickly.

Option 2: Stratified Sowing

Store seeds cool and dry over winter. Sow in May for more uniform germination.

Either method works; crossvine seeds are forgiving. Vines grown from seed may take 2–3 years to flower.