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Thursday - October 29, 2009
From: Alta Loma, CA
Region: California
Topic: Vines
Title: Trellis plant for Southern California
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
What is the best selection for a trellis plant? I live in Southern CA (zip 91701), and the area is on the southern part of our home with little or no shade. Thanks!ANSWER:
Without being quite sure about the size and sturdiness of your trellis, I am recommending several vines native to your area that should work. After reading about the size and heft of these and general growing conditions, you can decide which ones fit your site.
Maurandella antirrhiniflora (roving sailor)
Clematis ligusticifolia (western white clematis)
Clematis lasiantha (pipestem clematis)
Calystegia macrostegia (California morning glory)
Vicia americana (American vetch) and here are more photos and information
Funastrum cynanchoides (fringed twinevine) and here are photos and more information
Keckiella cordifolia (heartleaf keckiella) and here are photos and more information
Vitis californica (California wild grape) and here are photos and more information
Vitis girdiana (desert wild grape)
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