What to grow on a shaded wall?

[Mick_Marsh]

The neighbours, to the north, are building a garage in the fence line.
It has been suggested I grow a creeper on the wall. What to grow? What will grow in the shade?
Don't limit your suggestions to creepers but limit them to what grows in the southern latitudes The suggestion of banana trees is not helpful.

[V8Ian]

Hang some purlins of the new wall and have a new carport yourself.

[debruiser]

or how about this stuff
Buy Artificial boxwood hedge, Box hedge and Fake Plants | Designer Plants (http://www.designerplants.com.au/)

it 'grows' anywhere.... green allways... no water....

[Mick_Marsh]

Hang some purlins of the new wall and have a new carport yourself.
You think that hasn't crossed my mind?
A 101 and the BAE trailer are parked there already. And plans to mount a gate are being drawn.

[Mick_Marsh]

or how about this stuff
Buy Artificial boxwood hedge, Box hedge and Fake Plants | Designer Plants (http://www.designerplants.com.au/)

it 'grows' anywhere.... green allways... no water....
Hmmm......
A bit outside of the box.

Nah. I'd rather have a brick wall than fake plants.

[debruiser]

Hmmm......
A bit outside of the box.

Nah. I'd rather have a brick wall than fake plants.

yea, no worries... was just a thought. I actually like the shed idea too!

[PhilipA]

Moss & lichens grow well on my shaded wall. Just add some water.
Regards Philip A

[daf11e]

Neighbours did this to me many years ago I planted bamboo ( non running variety) grew tall and strong......instant cover.

[cuppabillytea]

Stag Horns do well in the shade. Bracken underneath would look good too.

[crash]

Do not plant a creeper / vine - it will curse you until you rip it out. It will grow into every crevice / crack, into the eves and be a pain in the backside from all the pruning you will have to keep up with.
I have been told if you want moss / lichen to grow spray the wall with milk first.
Or cover it with some ornamental iron work.

[Mick_Marsh]

Stag Horns do well in the shade. Bracken underneath would look good too.
Yes. Great idea. Maybe a couple of tree ferns as well.

I wonder if I can plant something that fruits?

[LandyAndy]

You think that hasn't crossed my mind?
A 101 and the BAE trailer are parked there already. And plans to mount a gate are being drawn.

Someting like this could grow there Mick;)
;);););)
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Andrew

[Mick_Marsh]

Someting like this could grow there Mick;)
;);););)
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Andrew
Nah. I'd put one or three of those the other side of the house.

[debruiser]

Someting like this could grow there Mick;)
;);););)
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Andrew

I'd be wary of growing those! I had one from Supercheap a few years back... it only lasted about 3 months - the sun ate it up and spat it out - all over my yard! the tarp/cover that came with the kit was rubbish. Maybe this brand is better I don't know.