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Climber for Conifer Trunk

harmonyharmony Posts: 403
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Any suggestions  for a climber for this conifer trunk other than ivy / Virginia creeper ( i already have both climbing up various things ). I would love a clematis but not sure if one would be suitable, i was thinking maybe honeysuckle if anyone can recommend one that is not too vigorous.  Thanks..


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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Lots of clematis would be fine. It's how they grow naturally.  :)
    You'd just need to make sure it was planted well enough away from the trunk, to make it easier to establish. 
    Take a look at the specialist sites - Taylors, Thorncroft and Hawthornes, to see what would suit you in terms of size, aspect time of flowering etc.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • harmonyharmony Posts: 403
    OK thanks will do that. ..
  • mikeymustardmikeymustard Posts: 495
    edited April 2022
    If I had a trunk like that I would definitely have a clem or two up it!
    It might need a little help climbing though; some chicken wire or something 
    https://youtu.be/Z69fP7r0-7o
  • harmonyharmony Posts: 403
    Thanks for posting that video its very helpful something like that would be beautiful..
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