House walls are often planted to give them more “beauty”. In addition to some green and flowering climbing plants, there are also edible specimens. Walls heated by the sun are ideal for giving your fruits more sweetness and aroma.
Which winter-hardy climbing fruit species are suitable?
Hardy climbing fruit such as kiwi and grapes are ideal for south-facing house walls, as they thrive here and produce delicious fruit. Be sure to install scaffolding to support the growth of the plants.
Kiwi and grapes
Kiwi and grapes are the ultimate climbing fruit. They can also be cultivated in our latitudes and easily trained as espalier fruit. On a south-facing house wall, they produce delicious fruit even in rough areas.
Both hardy kiwi plants and grapes offer us a wide range of varieties. It's not always easy to decide on a variety. Of course, several plants can also be planted in a row, but ensure there is enough planting distance.
Tip
Winter-hardy climbing fruit can usually also be cultivated as espalier fruit in a bucket. However, the ongoing care and the required winter protection make this type of cultivation very time-consuming.
Climbing fruit needs scaffolding
Hardy climbing fruit needs a framework to which it is tied or which it can wrap around.
- they do not develop strong drives
- cannot support its own weight and the weight of the fruit.
Building a climbing frame yourself is not difficult. You will need some wooden slats and wire (€4.00 on Amazon). You can buy prefabricated elements in garden centers.
