north facing wall garden

[LAURYN]

What is the type or variety of plants can i used on a north facing wall.

[Thunderbird+]

Hi LAURYN,
I'll list a few shrubs that can be trained of grown against a south facing wall, basicly they should be able to withstand a fair amount of frost and shade.
Chaenomeles ,(japanese quince)
Cottoneaster,
Pyracantha,
Winter jasmin, (jasminum nudiflorum)
Photinia,
Mahonia,
Forsythia,
Escolonia',
Some climbers, like Honey suckle (Lonicera) or clematis may be suitable but you would need to check on the paticular variety, as to the best positioning.
I'm sure others may add to the list, some other suitable plants. Good Luck Tbird+

[WendyS]

Thunderbird has given you a pretty comprehensive list, but if you want something productive, thornless blackberries will also thrive. I have two of them on a north facing fence where they don't get any sun, yet still collect massive crops from them every autumn.

[Thunderbird+]

Sorry, I meant Grown or trained against a North facing wall

[LAURYN]

Thank you very much for the answer-very helpful indeed.
However i have got another question base on the maintenance of the plants.
These plants are to be installed on the north facing wall,
possible up to 10 storey high,(ground to 10th flr) with intermediate balcony on each floor for access. please confirm to me how can i maintain these plants. can cherry picker be used or do you have to absail from above to prune the plants.

[Thunderbird+]

Hi again LAURYN,
Wow, that sounds like an interesting project!
Out of the two maintenance methods you mention, I think I'd feel safer in the 'cherry picker'
I wonder if a window cleaners cradle may be another option ? All the Best Tbird+

[LAURYN]

I would like to send you a drawing of my project , so you could have a better insight into my project.
Please let me have your email address to send attachement.

[Thunderbird+]

Hi LAURYN,
Sorry but with all due respect, I can not allow my email address to be desplayed for security reasons.
Please feel free to post a drawing on here for all to view.
All the Best Tbird+

[LAURYN]

Please confirm the type or variety of plants can i used on a south facing wall.