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Confederate Jasmine question?

21 years ago

I have conf.jasmine growing on my 5ft. chain link fence.I have always pruned it very close to keep it neat. I was wondering if it is okay to let it grow, fall over, and then just lightly prune it. Seems like i have seen it like this around town. Will it get so heavy it will damage my fence? Thanks very much for any advice about this.

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ankraras
21 years ago
Unstable chain link fence can be damaged by simply leaning on it. This vine should
be trimmed back after each flowering. You will notice the difference in how beautiful
they grow. I am by no means an expert thou.

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amyta
21 years ago
Confederate Jasmine is ok just as you want to grow it. It will not get heavy enough to damage your fence. It's a great vine and not invasive! I think it would look much better in fact if allowed to be a little natural in it's growth.
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treelady
Original Author
21 years ago
Thanks for your advice. So far I haven't pruned it at all this year. It's getting kind of bushy. Not sure what'll I will do. Thanks again.

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