Trumpet creeper for birds in Delaware
Large orange trumpets through midsummer. Native to Delaware, where it feeds or shelters 3 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Campsis radicans
- Native status
- Native in Delaware
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 7a–8a
- What birds get from it
- nectar
- Delaware birds supported
- 3
- Nesting birds among them
- 3
Growing conditions in Delaware
Humid subtropical to temperate coastal plain between Delaware Bay and the Atlantic.
Hot, humid summers; bay-shore woodlots are important migrant stopovers in May.
Delaware birds that use Trumpet creeper
Summer breeders (3)
Nesting season it supports in Delaware
Plants that feed adults and host caterpillars matter most while nestlings are in the nest. Local nesting windows for birds that use Trumpet creeper:
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird — May–August
- Baltimore Oriole — May–July
- Orchard Oriole — May–June
Native plants to pair with Trumpet creeper in Delaware
Native red tubular flowers timed to hummingbird arrival.
Scarlet late-summer spikes; a hummingbird magnet in moist soil.
Tubular flowers for hummingbirds and seed heads for finches.
Fat-rich red fall fruit taken by thrushes, bluebirds and woodpeckers.
Dense evergreen roost cover and bluish 'berries' eaten through winter.
Early-summer berries arrive exactly when nestlings are being fed.
Frequently asked
Is Trumpet creeper native to Delaware?
Yes. Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) is recorded as native in Delaware. Delaware spans USDA 7a–8a.
What birds does Trumpet creeper attract in Delaware?
In Delaware, Trumpet creeper supports 3 backyard birds, including Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole.
Does Trumpet creeper help nesting birds in Delaware?
3 of those birds nest in Delaware: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (May–August), Baltimore Oriole (May–July), Orchard Oriole (May–June).
Sources
- USDA PLANTS Database (native distribution)
- VASCAN (Canadian native distribution)
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Delaware
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.