Re: Vine for wooden utility pole

I would not advise growing anything on a utility pole.  If it were to be an
aggressive grower, it could eventually reach the utility on the pole.  If you
are looking to disguise the pole, a tall shrub on one side of the pole would
be a better solution.  A vine could also begin to travel along the wires
causing undue stress on the utility.  The only utility pole you could grow a
vine would be a privately place pole on private property.  Then if the vine
were to cause damage to the lines coming into the user, it would only cause
you to be billed for that span of utility.  A lot cheaper than causing damage
to the entire area and becoming liable for that.

Chris - Tomahawk, WI
(ex-manager for phone company)

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Don Martinson
  To: perennials@hort.net
  Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 8:23 PM
  Subject: Vine for wooden utility pole


  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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