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trellis ornamental plant advice
Posted on 4/16/24 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 4/16/24 at 2:33 pm
Hi all. I have a concrete pathway that wraps around my back porch to an outdoor shower. I want to put some brick columns along the outside of the pathway and build a trellis/fence in between the columns to create a natural privacy wall for walking around the walkway to the shower. I'm looking for a good plant to utilize for the privacy wall. It will be about 6' high.
I'd also like something that flowers. I've been considering confederate jasmine, peggy martin rose, clemantis, wisteria, etc.
Ideally, I'd like to not have to prune it 4x a year. I have confederate jasmine on a pergola right now and I feel like it requires significant maintenance to keep under control. Being that this will be a natural wall/fence, I'd like it to be maintained.
What are the H&G board's thoughts on my options? Any other suggestions?
I'd also like something that flowers. I've been considering confederate jasmine, peggy martin rose, clemantis, wisteria, etc.
Ideally, I'd like to not have to prune it 4x a year. I have confederate jasmine on a pergola right now and I feel like it requires significant maintenance to keep under control. Being that this will be a natural wall/fence, I'd like it to be maintained.
What are the H&G board's thoughts on my options? Any other suggestions?
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Posted on 4/16/24 at 3:27 pm to atom1505
If going with Wisteria you will need to make the trellis pretty hefty since they get to be some seriously heavy vines over the years and will tear apart anything built lightweight.
I know this grows wild, but have you given any thought to honeysuckle? I had that on a fence at my last house and it smelled great when in bloom.
I know this grows wild, but have you given any thought to honeysuckle? I had that on a fence at my last house and it smelled great when in bloom.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 3:35 pm to gumbo2176
Japanese honeysuckle (while invasive) is a good choice. Not as woody as confederate jasmine and more easily controlled.
Carolina jessamine is another good option
Carolina jessamine is another good option
Posted on 4/16/24 at 4:19 pm to cgrand
Is Carolina Jessamine evergreen? I guess that's another deal - it needs to be at least somewhat evergreen.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 4:36 pm to atom1505
it is…but I just remembered that it’s pretty toxic (all parts of the plant contain strychnine). So maybe not the best choice
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:41 pm to atom1505
Depending on the space a Mandeville or allamanda would be a good fit. They would die back or be annuals in N. LA though. What's your zone??
Most commonly available vines in the South grow fast as heck tbh, especially once theyre established. You're not looking for fried ice but it's close. I'm sure there are more obscure plants but you may have to order/grow from seed.
I'd go for the roses and look for a good heirloom type that doesn't need a ton of attention.
Most commonly available vines in the South grow fast as heck tbh, especially once theyre established. You're not looking for fried ice but it's close. I'm sure there are more obscure plants but you may have to order/grow from seed.
I'd go for the roses and look for a good heirloom type that doesn't need a ton of attention.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 8:40 pm to atom1505
I have confederate jasmine at my house along the far side of my patio and I really like it. Hard to beat when it’s in full bloom like it is right now!
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:41 pm to Rob Perillo
Climbing aster
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:50 pm to atom1505
Confederate jasmine is what I would do.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 5:38 am to atom1505
Coral honeysuckle, Carolina jessamine, crossvine
Posted on 4/17/24 at 9:16 am to cgrand
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but I just remembered that it’s pretty toxic
Gotcha. That rules it out. We have dogs that occasionally chew on plants.
Confederate jasmine is an easy one and I may do that. I just feel like it requires so much pruning to keep under control.
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