best climbing plants for privacy
If you’re searching for the best climbing plants for privacy, you’re in the right place. Whether you have a compact urban balcony, a classic New Zealand backyard, or a covered pergola, climbers are one of the most versatile solutions for screening out unwanted views and creating a lush, green sanctuary. Fast-growing climbing plants can quickly form living fences, soften hard edges, and add year-round interest with fragrant flowers or glossy foliage. Discover which climbing plants suit New Zealand gardens and get expert advice on choosing, planting, and caring for climbers that deliver privacy and beauty.
Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)
Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences, and trellises. It features small, heart-shaped juvenile leaves that mature into larger, leathery foliage. Fast-growing and self-clinging, it can create dense, green coverage in sun or partial shade. Preferring well-drained soil and regular moisture, it thrives in sheltered sites and requires pruning to manage growth. Ideal for decorative and functional vertical greening.
From $18.23
Rhaphidophora decursiva
Rhaphidophora decursiva, commonly known as the Dragon Tail Plant or Philodendron Dragon, is a climber that features lush foliage and often grown as an indoor plant. The leaves are large and dark green, and very aesthetic. It will slowly climb a pole or the like or grow as a spreading ground cover if it has nothing to climb. Rhaphidophora decursiva is commonly grown as a potted plant with a pole to climb, planted outdoors in frost free areas around outdoor living areas, or used in offices and foyers.
From $52.58
