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Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine

Macfadyena Unguis-Cati

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Overview

Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as the Cat's Claw or Yellow Trumpet Vine, is a fast-growing climber. Featuring sharp, claw-like tendrils, it can reach heights over 20 feet. This evergreen vine blooms with vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and repeatedly through summer. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for trellises or fences. Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color and tropical flair.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type Vine
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for trellises or fences
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as the Cat's Claw or Yellow Trumpet Vine, is a, image 51Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Featuring sharp, claw-like tendrils, it can reach heights over 20 feet; making it an excellentCat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — which can reach lengths of up to 50 feetCat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — vine with yellow bloomsCat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as the Cat's Claw or Yellow Trumpet Vine, is a fast-growingCat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11+69

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Bignoniaceae

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Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for trellises or fences
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as the Cat's Claw or Yellow Trumpet Vine, is a, image 51
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Featuring sharp, claw-like tendrils, it can reach heights over 20 feet; making it an excellent
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — which can reach lengths of up to 50 feet
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — vine with yellow blooms
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as the Cat's Claw or Yellow Trumpet Vine, is a fast-growing
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — but regular watering during prolonged dry periods will help maintain its vigor
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — yellow flowers in the garden; with its claw-like tendrils
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — dark green lanceolate leaves provide a lush backdrop for its striking blooms
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — vine for full or half
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — typically around 3 inches in length
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — dark green lanceolate leaves provide a lush backdrop for its striking blooms, image 38
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — drenching the vine in a cascade of bright yellow
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — With its claw-like tendrils; this evergreen vine blooms with vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — making it an excellent choice for covering arbors; vine with yellow blooms
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — yellow flowers in the garden
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — which can reach lengths of up to 50 feet; this fast-growing evergreen vine securely latches onto
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color and tropical flair
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — this fast-growing evergreen vine securely latches onto surfaces
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — is a vigorous climbing plant known for its captivating beauty and aggressive growth habits; hardy in
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — trumpet-shaped flowers emerge in the late spring to early summer
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — It is relatively drought-tolerant once established
Cat's Claw, Yellow Trumpet Vine (Macfadyena Unguis-Cati) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited for trellises or fences; vine, image 54
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