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wellhellotoyoutoowellhellotoyoutoo Posts: 29
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Has anyone grown Boston Ivy on a fence? I have about 2 wooden fence panels width space it could cover and on either side of those fence panels is mature cherry laurels. I love the red autumn colour of the Boston Ivy and I think it's less invasive than some of the others, but would the Boston Ivy damage the fence or suffocate the laurel shrubs? 
I noticed this seems to be the smaller version and might be suitable for my space. https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/parthenocissus-henryana/

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Not suitable for fences, and certainly not something that small. Boston Ivy becomes huge.  :)
    I personally don't think any of the Parthenocissus suit fences at all. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • wellhellotoyoutoowellhellotoyoutoo Posts: 29
    Thanks Fairygirl! I was hoping it might work but perhaps I need to look for something else. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Those plants look best on walls. I've yet to see any fence which looks 'right' with them on it, and there's quite a few near me. Fences are better for almost any other climber, from clematis to roses, and everything in between. :)
    Honeysuckle is the other climber that doesn't suit - they're better for scrambling over structures or through hedging.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • wellhellotoyoutoowellhellotoyoutoo Posts: 29
    Wisteria is one I think looks better on a house or structure. 
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