Among deciduous species we cite two from a genus generally known as the Virginia creeper, which feature a bright red color throughout the autumn:

Parthenocissus tricuspidata. - Needs no kind of support because it sticks to walls.� Prefers walls facing north and which do not get sun all year round. Its general aspect is ordered, and when this plant loses its leaves in winter, the folliage does not get dirty. It is also known as ampelopsis.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia. - Unlike the previous plant, this one does need help in adhering to a wall and its look is less ordered. It prefers shade but can take some sun.

Another interesting species is Hydrangea petiolaris, a little known climbing hydrangea that grows to be quite large and has bunches of white flowers in spring. It is also deciduous and its folliage turns a light ochre color in the fall. It sticks to walls with suction cups and prefers walls that in complete shade.

The species of the Clematis genus are odd. They feature a large variety with flowers of varying size, shapes and colors, all of them quite attractive. Most are deciduous and almost all of them have a peculiar light need: they like to have their base in the shade, although the higher branches with flowers seek out the sun.

As for evergreens, here we have one of the classical climbers: ivy. They are all well known, but it is worth pointing out that they differ in terms of the color, size and shape of the leaves. They all prefer shade with a certain amount of moisture, although they can adapt to other conditions. If they don't have a support to grow on, through the years they develop small roots that stick to walls. This can pose a real hazard for the structures on which they grow. They need at least a couple of years to start growing, but once they do they can be difficult to control.

Another creeper that does well in the shade is the so-called false jasmin, Trachelospermun jasminoides, also known as Rhincospermun. It is everygreen, with a shiny, healthy folliage. This, along with fragant spring flowers make the plant a good ornamental one. Its growth is more moderate than that of ivy. So it is easier to control and needs a support on which to grow.