The materials are usually cedar, redwood, or square steel tubing finished in weatherproof paint. There are even arbors made from white plastic that look convincingly like wood. If the design of the arbor is elegant or amusing, you may not want to cover it with plants. But if you lean toward poetry and flowers, you must suit the climbing plant to the structure. Vigorous growers like trumpet vine and silver lace vine will quickly cover a large arbor and need strong support.
Evergreen honeysuckle is more restrained but a sturdy structure is required.
Clematis is a relatively delicate vine that could be used on a lightweight structure. Climbing roses would be a good choice for ready-made steel tubing arches and arbors. Read our Privacy Policy . Inc. All rights reserved.