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Best evergreen climbers:10 evergreen climbing plants

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Whether you are redesigning your backyard from scratch or simply want to introduce some screening for privacy or shade, it's vital to include evergreen climbers.

Perfect for scrambling up and covering walls, fences and trellises – visually extending your garden's boundaries year-round, evergreen climbers can add much-needed color, texture and shelter for wildlife if trained over pergolas and arches, too.

Best evergreen climbers

These are the perennial climbers are amongst the best climbing plants you can plant.

1. Best evergreen climber for shade

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Hedera colchica ‘Sulphur Heart’ AGM – Paddy’s Pride is an excellent Persian ivy with large heart-shaped green leaves splashed with lime and gold. It can be used either to clad walls or create ground cover and is perfect if you are looking for garden shade ideas as it will clad any trellis densely.  

‘Hederas are great for shade,’ says Irene Kalina-Jones, landscape designer at Outside Space NYC in New York City. ‘I like ‘Sulphur Heart’, as it is variegated, so gives a bit of light reflection in the shade. I like it against walls or trees, mixed with other varieties. It’s also great in seasonal winter pots.’

Note that some other forms of ivy (such as H. helix) can be invasive in parts of the US, so check what is advised in your area before selecting an ivy. 

Mature plants allowed to climb will produce globes of fall flowers that feed bees, followed by black berries that feed birds. 

This self-clinging climber is best in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in semi-shade. 

Hardiness: USDA 6-9 (UK H5). 

Hardiness: USDA 6-9 (UK H5). : 20ft (6m).

2. Best evergreen climber for pots

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Sollya heterophylla – the bluebell creeper is an Australian climber that has clusters of beautiful azure bells in summer.  

In warm regions, it can be grown outside in well-drained, moist, fertile soil in sheltered sun. But in cold areas, it’s best in a conservatory; alternatively, young plants can be grown as container gardening ideas, which are overwintered in a heated greenhouse.

Hardiness: USDA 10-11 (UK h4). 

Height: 6ft (1.8m). 

3. Best evergreen climber for scent

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Trachelospermum jasminoides AGM is a superb evergreen climber with glossy green leaves that take on crimson hues in winter and jasmine-like ivory summer flowers that have a strong tea scent – making it one of the best flowering climbers. 

‘Every garden should have a T. jasminoides,’ says London-based garden designer Claire Mee , ‘ – it is without doubt one of the best evergreen climbers. The neat, dark-green foliage can be trained in any manner of shapes: for example, on diamond-shaped wiring to attractively cover walls. It is well behaved and won't drop masses of leaves all over your garden. When in flower during the summer months, the heady fragrance is unbeatable.’ 

Its common names are star jasmine or confederate jasmine (which refers to the Greater Malayan Confederation because the plant hails from Southeast Asia). 

Grow jasmine on a sheltered south or west-facing wall. 

Hardiness: USDA 8-10 (UK h5). 

Height: 20ft (6m). 

4. Best evergreen climber for trellis

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Clematis armandi (syn. C. armandii) – you will smell the marzipan-scented blooms of this clematis before you see them. The white starry flowers open in spring above long, dark-green leaves. 

‘C. armandi is highly perfumed,’ say Chris and Suzy Cocks at specialist clematis nursery Taylors , ‘and it has laurel-like foliage that is great for lots and lots of good, dense coverage. ’ 

When you grow clematis, give this twining climber something to cling to, such as trellis, in fertile, well-drained soil. This variety is among the best clematis to grow. The upper plant needs sheltered sun, but the roots require shade provided by plants in front of them. Prune clematis twice a year to keep in shape. Be aware that the plant is toxic to dogs. 

Hardiness: USDA 6-9 (UK h5). 

Height: 23ft (7m). 

5. Best evergreen climber for flowers and fruit

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Holboellia latifolia (syn. Stauntonia latifolia) – the name 'broad-leaved sausage vine' doesn’t make you sprint to buy, but this is one of the best evergreen climbers. 

As well as large, dense, glossy leaves, it produces purple or creamy-green spring flowers that smell of melon and jasmine, and edible sausage-shaped purple autumn fruit. 

Grow in well-drained soil in sheltered sun or semi-shade.  

Hardiness: USDA 8-11 (UK h5). 

Height: 20ft (6m). 

6. Best evergreen climber for summer and fall color

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Lapageria rosea AGM – the Chilean bellflower is hung with enchanting, big, waxy pink-red blooms during late summer and fall. 

In cold regions, this tender plant can be grown in a conservatory, as long as it’s shielded from bright sun. 

Provide it with something to twine around, such as trellis, in moist, well-drained acid to neutral soil, in sheltered semi-shade or shade. 

Hardiness: USDA 9-11 (UK h4). 

Height: 16ft (5m). USDA 9-11 (UK h4). 

7. Best evergreen climber for walls

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Hedera helix ‘Buttercup’ AGM – this yellow English ivy injects the garden with golden warmth, even in the depths of winter. Being slow-growing and compact, it can be used to illumine the base of a tree trunk or a statue. 

‘I love this ivy variety,’ says Pennsylvania-based landscape designer Nathan Tuno , who works at Roots Landscape Inc. ‘The lime-butter color of the leaf, its trailing habit, and slow-growing nature make it great for containers and small spaces.’ More vigorous forms of H. helix ought to be avoided in the midwest US, where they are invasive. 

The small lobed leaves are rich yellow in sun, but lime green in shade. This self-clinging climber dislikes competition from other plants and thrives in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. 

Hardiness: USDA 4-9 (UK H5). 

Height: 7ft (2m). 

8. Best evergreen climber for pollinators

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Pileostegia viburnoides is a leafy self-clinging hydrangeas for shade. The tiny ivory flowers open in fleecy clumps in August and fall, above long, glossy green leaves.  

‘Pileostegia viburnoides is a great evergreen climber for shade,’ say the evergreen experts at Architectural Plants . ‘At its best, the lushest, greenest, shiniest, fleshy and exotic thing you’ll ever meet.’

It can take a few years to bloom, but it’s worth the wait. Possessing the nectar power to attract every insect in the area, it is best planted a good distance from seating areas. 

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sheltered semi-shade or shade and give nitrogen-rich food. 

Hardiness: USDA 8-10 (UK H5). 

Height: 20ft (6m). 

9. Best evergreen climber for winter color

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Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens ‘Freckles’ AGM – from November to February, this evergreen clematis is hung with primrose-yellow bells that are heavily speckled maroon and provide food for bees. It is named after clematis breeder Raymond Evison’s daughter Rebecca, who had lots of freckles when she was little.  

‘There is a perfect clematis for each time of the year,’ says Irene Kalina-Jones, landscape designer at Outside Space NYC in New York City. ‘You can pretty much grow them anywhere in the garden. I like them on fences and free-standing trellis.’ 

Being more tender than most other clematis, ‘Freckles’  requires a sheltered south or west-facing wall, in moist, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. 

Hardiness: USDA 7-9 (UK h5). 

Height: 13ft (4m). 

10. Best evergreen climber for privacy

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Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’ AGM – this Chilean potato tree is a climbing shrub that produces fragrant blue-purple flowers in summer and early fall, followed by inedible yellow fruit. 

Although it is in the potato family, and although it's one of the prettiest evergreen plants, all parts of it are poisonous. Grow in moist, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in sun and tie in to a wire framework or trellis. Evergreen in warm regions. 

Height: 13ft (4m). USDA 9-11 (UK h5). 

What is a fast-growing evergreen climber?

Clematis armandii is a fast-growing evergreen climber that will happily scramble over trellis, pergolas and arches. It does need to be tied in and pruned a couple of times a year to keep it shapely, but it retains its glossy green leaves throughout the year, and rewards you with star-shaped, scented flowers in spring. Plant the roots in shade and prepare for the stem to get woody over time, so neat training from the start is a must.

What climbing vine stays green all year round?

Our favorite evergreen climbing vine is Trachelospermum jasminoides – which is a superb evergreen for patios and decks. Denser and more sturdy looking that classic jasmine, it has glossy green leaves that take on crimson hues in winter, and jasmine-like ivory summer flowers that have a strong tea scent.

Lucy Searle has written about interiors, property and gardens since 1990, working her way around the interiors departments of women's magazines before switching to interiors-only titles in the mid-nineties. She was Associate Editor on Ideal Home, and Launch Editor of 4Homes magazine, before moving into digital in 2007, launching Channel 4's flagship website, Channel4.com/4homes. In 2018, Lucy took on the role of Global Editor in Chief for Realhomes.com, taking the site from a small magazine add-on to a global success. She was asked to repeat that success at Homes & Gardens, where she has also taken on the editorship of the magazine. 

13 Best Evergreen Vine Climbers

I had a song repeating in my head the other day, “Don’t fence me in.” Do you know it? It’s a popular American song written in 1934 by Cole Porter, and sung by so many other artists, including the one I couldn’t get out of my head…Talking Heads.

The lyrics below, had me thinking about how much I value space and freedom outdoors…

Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies
Don’t fence me in


But a lot of times we need and appreciate a little fencing in… a little privacy from neighbors and a busy world! Outdoors, we can put up fencing, walls, arbors, pergolas; just about any architectural structure to create privacy and dimension, or, just the wall and ceiling planes to our gardens and outdoor rooms. So when you need the perfect marriage of evergreen climbers for architectural structures, (or vice-versa) here are some choices:

Hardy Evergreen Climbers

Clematis armandii. Zone: 7 – 9

Fast Growing Climbers for Mild Winter Areas

Jasmine Vine: A Fast Growing Climbers for Mild Areas.

A Few More Evergreen Climbers for Mild Climates

Enjoy year-round green vines! Also, I’ve included links to take you right over to Amazon to make it easier to find the vines listed (and if you’re heading over to your local nursery be sure to jot down those botanical names). As your vines grow in, read this post we wrote on setting up hardware to train your vines.

Happy gardening!

ps: Planning to train your vines to cover a fence or a wall? You’ll need to create support – and training is key. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find everything you need at your local hardware store. You can purchase cable wire and related hardware by heading over to Amazon (we’re affiliates, so we do earn a tiny commission 😉 ). As mentioned, we’ve put together a list of what we use to make it easy to find what you need.

Stainless Steel Cable
Cable is 7 by 7 stainless steel and measures 1/16th by 125 feet. The safe work load limit for this item is 96 lbs. Need to support a much heavier load, the 1/8″ cable will support 340 lbs – but you’ll need a stronger wire cutter than the one we’ve suggested below.

Stainless Steel Hook & Eye Turnbuckle these are really nice stainless turnbuckles, 4 inches closed and 5 1/2 inches fully opened

Cable Clip Clamp Easy to attach, remove & reuse with hand tools; SAE-sized nuts for open-end wrench or sockets

Knipex 1/2″ Wire Rope Cutter Two crimping dies for end caps on Bowden cables and end ferrules for wire rope hoists

You’ll also need 2″ Eye Hooks (2 per row), a screwdriver and a small crescent wrench.
And, of course, a good set of Pruning Shears

Fast growing evergreen vines.

Ideal for planting under the fence!

Evergreen Vines is an easy way to create a year round hedge. Using fast growing vines with unusual foliage, pleasantly scented flowers and ornamental fruits, we can quickly turn a boring fence into an evergreen screen with original character. Here are 5 fastest growing evergreen vines that will transform your garden!

Evergreen honeysuckle is an excellent climber's choice for fast growing hedges. Photo pixabay.com

1. Henry's honeysuckle ( Lonicera henryi )

Henry's honeysuckle is an evergreen species of honeysuckle. This is a very attractive and fast-growing climber (shoots lengthen by 1 m per year), growing up to 3 m in height. For this reason, it is often recommended as a fast growing pergola climber.

This honeysuckle is adorned with long (10 cm) lacy dark green leaves that remain throughout the winter and grow radially on the shoot. From June to August, a few flowers bloom on the tops of the shoots, attracting insects. Henry's honeysuckle grows best in a lightly shaded area, protected from strong winds. Prefers humus-drained soils. May freeze in severe winters, but recovers easily. nine0011

2. Honeysuckle ( Lonicera acuminata )

This is the second type of evergreen honeysuckle. This is a lush and actively breeding climber , reaching a height of 4 m. During the year, the shoots grow by 1-2 m. The shoots are covered with numerous small pubescent leaves that do not fall over the winter. From June to October it is covered with creamy yellow flowers. Pointed Honeysuckle is fully frost and air pollution resistant . It does not impose special requirements on the soil, it can grow in partial shade or in the sun. The advantage of this species is that it is not affected by aphids, like other types of honeysuckle. nine0011

3. Japanese honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica )

This is a semi-evergreen species of honeysuckle . This means that small (4-6 cm long) ovoid leaves remain on the shoots until mid-winter. From June to August, numerous fragrant flowers appear on the tops of the shoots. An additional decoration are small blue-black fruits with a wax coating, ripening from August to October.

Japanese honeysuckle fast growing (1-2 m per year) and reaches a maximum height of 6-10 m. Japanese honeysuckle is easy to grow. Grows best in sunny or semi-shady positions, sheltered from the winds, in fertile, moderately moist and well-drained soils. Because it freezes easily, it is best suited for cultivation in the warmer regions of Poland.

Japanese honeysuckle Aureoreticulata is highly recommended with interesting dark green leaves and bright yellow veins. This variety is characterized by weaker growth - it reaches up to 3 m in height, which, however, is enough to cover any medium-height fence. nine0011

Honeysuckle - varieties, cultivation, propagation, diseases

Honeysuckle, sometimes also called dry trees, is one of the most valuable garden vines. This climber can cover the fence tightly, creating a beautiful wall of greenery that further drowns out our garden and protects it from the wind. How is honeysuckle grown and what varieties are best for the garden? More...

4. Akebia quinata

0005 szybko rosnącego pnącza o zimozielonych liściach . W ciągu roku pędy akebi wydłużają się od 1 to 3 m, zaś ostatecznie roślina dorasta do wysokości 5-6 m. Ozdobą rośliny są parasolkowate, palczaste, złożone z 5 owalnych listków, ciemnozielone, sztywne liście, które utrzymują się na pędach przez cały rok. Podczas silniejszych mrozów (poniżej -15°C) liście mogą jednak brązowieć i opadać. Dodatkowym walorem tej rośliny są zakwitające w maju kwiaty w purpurowym odcieniu, które zebrane są w grona i wydzialają przyjemny, delikatny zapach. nine0011

Akebia has no special soil requirements, it can be planted in sunny and semi-shady places. In our climate, akebia is not attacked by pests and diseases. Exceptionally decorative variety 'Variegata' with slight leaf discoloration.

Akebia quinata. How to grow a chocolate vine?

Akebia is a very attractive climber with interesting and pleasantly scented flowers. It is easy to grow as long as you choose the right species and variety and make the right cut that defines the beautiful shape of the plant. There is also a good reason to plant at least two garden plants in the garden. Here are the secrets of growing a chocolate vine - everything you need to know about it. More...

5. Henry's Blackberry ( Rubus henryi )

Henry's Blackberry is a actively growing, evergreen climber from Asia . Naturally, it reaches 6 m in height, but in the climatic conditions of Poland it grows up to 3 m. This plant is decorative due to its evergreen, large leaves (10-15 cm long). These are three-lobed shiny leaves, covered on the underside with white felt hairs. They give the plant an unusual, exotic look. There are several hook-shaped spines on the shoots. In June, pink or light red flowers appear on the shoots, collected in clusters. Shiny black fruits appear in late summer. nine0011

Henry's blackberry is easy to grow. Requires acidic, loamy, moist and permeable soils. Grows well in full sun and partial shade. In the case of young specimens, it is advisable to cover the plants for the winter, while older specimens tolerate Polish winters well.

MS. Agnieszka Lach

Evergreen forest: characteristics, adaptation and climate

When we were little, we were taught in school that there are two main types of trees. On the one hand, we have those trees that retain their leaves even in winter, and on the other hand, other trees that lose them. The first are called evergreen, and the second - deciduous trees. Trees that retain the greenness of their leaves regardless of seasonal changes in periods of vegetative dormancy and form a large mass are known as evergreen forest . Evergreen means a durable or evergreen leaf or tree. Some variants of this name are evergreen or semi-permanent.

In this article we will tell you about all the characteristics, nature and ecology of the evergreen forest.

Index

Características principales

There are regions with extreme cold, which cause the trees to lose their leaves. However, evergreens do not shed their leaves and are not affected by climate change. These trees shed a small portion of their leaves to gradually renew them. They do this every two or a year, but almost always keep their glasses closed and showy with leaves. Leaves retain their intense green color throughout the cycle.

Broad-leaved evergreen forests is a subcategory that includes all broad-leaved evergreen trees . Usually they are found in equatorial territories and in tropical countries, the main feature of which is very frequent rains. This means that there are specimens such as magnolia or ficus that can be found in areas with warmer environments. The huge size of the leaves contributes to the diversity of flora heights.

These trees have wide crowns that can absorb the sun's rays, preventing them from reaching the lower vegetation. In other words, the undergrowth vegetation is more influenced by the density of the leaves of these trees. This means that there are few bushes that can survive in the shade that these trees provide. And, if they don't get sunlight, they can't photosynthesize normally. nine0011

There are species such as epiphytes, which hang from logs or branches, and vines, which are very common on evergreen trees. These species are placed in such a way that they can be exposed to the sun's rays. In broadleaf evergreen forests, it is less common to see some trees in temperate climates, but there are some exceptions such as orange, willow, laurel, carob, olive oil, and eucalyptus.

Where low temperatures prevail, birch trees reign. These birches belong to the Fagal order and They also consist of other trees such as oak, beech and alder.

Evergreen forest with scales and needles

There is another type of evergreen forest with trees dominated by oddly shaped leaves that mimic scales or needles. These sheets have a texture that is hard to the touch and coated with resin. The main species of these forests are cypress, pine, cedar, yew and sequoia. . These trees also belong to the group of conifers, which have a horn-like appearance. nine0011

Some species, such as pine or larch, are common in regions including Siberia, Alaska and Scandinavia. These species are able to form vast forest areas of thousands and thousands of hectares. This foliage is present on all peaks and the highest parts of continents such as Asia, America and Europe.

Scientists have come to the conclusion that the evergreen forest is a form of adaptation to various environmental conditions. And usually the flora tries to adapt to the place where it should grow. This means that there are some specimens that have deciduous and other evergreen leaves. nine0005 The shelf life of each leaf will depend on the characteristics of the climate and the soil on which the tree is located. Each type of tree has different adaptation needs.

Some indisputable characteristics for the adaptation of species are size, composition and shape. These characteristics mean that some species, such as holm oak, can prevent dehydration in the summer when rainfall is lower and temperatures are higher. In addition, these characteristics help them to be able to keep the leaves, lowering the temperature due to the arrival of winter. nine0011

Evergreen forest and adaptation

Most of the evergreen forests we find are in the humid and flowery areas of the Mediterranean. Keep in mind that plants go through a process of adaptation to survive the regular lack of rain. In the evergreen forest, we find plants with deep roots and great extension, which allow us to find water resources in a more extensive way. Further, leaves have a stable and durable texture to various adverse conditions and lack of precipitation. nine0006

Cork oaks and holm oaks are the most relevant in evergreen forests. These trees are of medium height but have curved, thick and striped trunks. The tops of these trees have a spherical shape and provide excellent protection from the sun.

Cork oak is deep green and produces inedible acorns. Its leaves are 4 to 7 centimeters in size and its lifespan is 150 to 250 years. On the other hand, holm oak has a strong trunk with good stability. It has various qualities that make it ideal for making furniture. Its wood is quite in demand. nine0011

Another type of evergreen tree is pine. It is considered one of the surviving species. It has a great ability to create fertile soils as it has a fairly high rate of leaf fall. Its ability to withstand conditions of humidity, drought, cold and heat makes it a favorite for decorating parks and open spaces.

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