Boston Ivy on a Chain Link Fence?
 

Will Boston Ivy cling to chain link fence, without any added support?

I live in Chicago, zone 5, and have about a really ugly 40 foot long
chain link fence between me and my neighbors. One, in full sun, is
covered with a clematis.

The other one, uncovered, is in partial shade, the shade is from two
huge mulberry trees.

Is Boston Ivy a good choice to cover this fence? Any other ideas
would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Boston Ivy on a Chain Link Fence?
 

boston ivy will do well in the shade and will eventually cover the fence.
Engelman Ivy will do a little better job, as it's more vigorous. It's in the
same family, so you'll get similar fall color.

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Boston Ivy on a Chain Link Fence?
 

Jeff wrote:

Will Boston Ivy cling to chain link fence, without any added support?

I live in Chicago, zone 5, and have about a really ugly 40 foot long
chain link fence between me and my neighbors. One, in full sun, is
covered with a clematis.

The other one, uncovered, is in partial shade, the shade is from two
huge mulberry trees.

Is Boston Ivy a good choice to cover this fence? Any other ideas
would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Yes, ivy will cling to the fence. No, this is not a good idea.
Ivy is INVASIVE. Unless you're willing to spend a significant
amount of time every year pulling it out of everything else,
don't plant it. You could always plant a row of bushes in front
of the fence. If space is a serious consideration, you can
esplanier them to the fence, making a barrier that would be less
than a foot wide.

Chris Owens




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