Re: Climbing something or another
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Climbing something or another
- From: C* P* L*
- Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 19:09:34 -0600 (CST)
> However, if you know your siding is firmly attached and you are well aware
> of the potential problems, you can let vines climb if you choose. I have
> ivy climbing cedar shakes and board siding....I may live to regret it, but
> then, it also may be someone else's problem ;-)
Also note that Hydrangea anomola ssp. petiolaris (the climbing
hydrangea) tends to stick out from the surfaces that it's adhering
to by quite a bit -- usually around the range of three feet or
so. This means that it's not so ideal on a wall with windows
or in a narrow alleyway, etc.
However, Schizophragma hydrangeoides does hug surfaces quite well
and looks almost the same as its cousin, so it's a much better
choice for areas where horizontal relief is an issue.
> Actually, I think this particular vine is very good climbing a tree,
> especially if you happen to have a mature tree of little value, such as a
> black locust or box elder...wouldn't send it up a baby or young tree.
I really like climbing hydrangea climbing up trees... Here in the
Midwest they're not too aggressive, and I've seen nice ones climbing
up well-established oaks without harm to either plant.
Chris
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