Trumpet creeper for birds in Maryland
Large orange trumpets through midsummer. Native to Maryland, where it feeds or shelters 3 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Campsis radicans
- Native status
- Native in Maryland
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 6a–8a
- What birds get from it
- nectar
- Maryland birds supported
- 3
- Nesting birds among them
- 3
Growing conditions in Maryland
Humid subtropical on the Chesapeake coastal plain, cooler in the Appalachian west.
Hot, humid summers around the Chesapeake.
Maryland birds that use Trumpet creeper
Summer breeders (3)
Nesting season it supports in Maryland
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 Maryland
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 Maryland?
Yes. Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) is recorded as native in Maryland. Maryland spans USDA 6a–8a.
What birds does Trumpet creeper attract in Maryland?
In Maryland, Trumpet creeper supports 3 backyard birds, including Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole.
Does Trumpet creeper help nesting birds in Maryland?
3 of those birds nest in Maryland: 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 — Maryland
- 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.