Leafy climbing/viny plant for natural arches
Leafy climbing/viny plant for natural arches
Hello everyone! What are some fast growing leafy plants that could extend from wooden supports every 4 Meters or so? I'm looking to make a pretty long natural walkway with some sort of shade overhead. I think fast growing plants are the best option. Is there something leafy enough to cross 4 meters?
I'm in a wet temperate climate.
Depending on exactly where you live, you could do jasmine or a native honeysuckle for flowers. Grape vines are traditional for a reason, as well. Trumpet flowers and wisteria are invasive in my area, and I would avoid them, but you could check whether either is a good option for your area.
Beans, climbing beans or peas, grapes, sweet potatoes... those if you want something that produces nice flowers and fruits. Otherwise you could always just use an ivy
There are good answers on here already, but I'll add any gourds. Consider if you want annual or perennial, evergreen or deciduous, edible or ornamental.
4 meters is a long way to go with no supports. If you had netting or wire or something, it would be a lot easier.
Passiflora Incarnata, "Maypop", aka North American cold hardy Passionfruit! Grows like mad in cultivated conditions. Leaves make tea & the fruit is delicious.
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'll go with ivy, black eyed Sally and clematis for the walkway. Its going to be constantly maintaned so no worries about ivy getting everywhere else. Thanks again!