RE: Vine for wooden utility pole

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• Subject: RE: Vine for wooden utility pole
• From: &* <j*@prairieinet.net>
• Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 22:20:13 -0500

I would think any vine native to your area would grow and survive if
they ever decided to climb the utility pole.  I personally would not use
an expensive or rare type vine. You never know when they (the utility
company) decide to replace/repair something and there goes your plant.

Donna


> 
> What types of vines would successfully climb a wooden utility pole.
> These used to be treated with creosote, but I don't believe they do
> that anymore.   However, I wonder it they are still treated with
> something which would discourage any climbing plant.
> 
> Any suggestions?  How about Campsis radicans?
> --
> Don Martinson
> Milwaukee, Wisconsin
> l*@wi.rr.com

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