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Aggressive vine
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Posted by bama_dude south al (My Page) on Thu, Feb 23, 06 at 20:56
| I need some advice on what type of vine would be good on my wood fence.I want to cover my old privacy fence with an agressive type of vine or cover.I want a type that will stay green all year.I have some growing from last summer in two sections that bloom a small yellow flower and stayed mostly green all year but its growing slowly.I bought it from lowes and dont remember what its called. The fence is looking old and I like the look of a vine covered fence.I dont really care if it blooms but that would be a bonus. |
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RE: Aggressive vine
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Isn't there a form of jasmine that's evergreen? Honeysuckle, but quite a few varieties are considered to be undesirable invasives. Woodbine? It's vigorous, but I'm not sure where you would obtain a specific variety. You might be best pleased with one of the evergreen clematis varieties. I'd vote against ivy, since it can be very difficult to control.
It would help to know your planting zone, since quite a few plants will be deciduous in zone 6, but evergreen in zone 8! |
RE: Aggressive vine
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| Can we assume that by southern Alabama, you're near the coast? You could certainly grow Confederate Jasmine, though it will need some support. I'm guessing that you have Carolina Jessamine, judging by the yellow flowers. It will probably take off this year; you just haven't given it enough time. You might also consider Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila), which you can see on solid surfaces all over the south. Woodbine (Virginia creeper) is not evergreen. |
RE: Aggressive vine
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| I am in mobile.I have alot of fence to cover and was wanting something to cover quickly.But I want it to stay green year round.Thanks |
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