fast growing evergreen climbing plants
Looking for fast growing evergreen climbing plants to quickly cover a fence, wall, or pergola in your New Zealand garden? Climbers offer an ideal solution, bringing lush greenery year-round while providing privacy and softening hardscape. The best fast growing evergreen climbing plants establish swiftly, thrive in a range of conditions, and stay green even in winter. Whether you need a curtain of foliage, a living privacy screen, or just a beautiful burst of vertical greenery, you’ll find evergreen climbers that make a dramatic statement with very little waiting.
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
