What to plant to screen a Colorbond fence?

[Aspy]

About to move into a north/south oriented home. The south facing windows look out onto a colourbond fence. Yuck. What can I plant between the path and the fence (about 40cm) that will be tall enough to be seen to be seen from the windows BUT will cope with no sunlight whatsoever. Thanks in advance.

[Jason]

Hi @Aspy,

Let me extend a very warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're so pleased to have you join us and look forward to reading all about your projects and plans for your new home.

I thought I'd jump in early to this discussion and share one of our most popular projects on the site - Training climbers to screen a fence by @royq.

Please have a look and see if that's an option for you. 

Some other resources include the articles What plants are good for screening? and How to choose a screening plant by @Adam_W.

Jason

[Aspy]

I love the ideas especially the lattice design but the biggest problem I have is selecting a climber that will thrive with NO direct sunlight.

[EricL]

Hello @Aspy 

There are some climbers that are more shade tolerant than others. For example, star jasmine ( Trachelospermum jasminoides ) can handle shade, while other types may require more sun. Some hedges such as the  Murraya paniculata (Mock Orange or Orange Jasmine) and Viburnum tinus can grow in indirect sunlight as well. If you wish to test the area, I propose getting a star jasmine and testing it in that shaded fence area and see if it grows with the available light in that spot.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Aspy]

Thank you so much Eric. I will give your stategy a go.

Regards,

Coleen

[EricL]

Hi @Aspy 

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to hearing that the star jasmine is capable of growing in that area.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric