Clematis: Is growing a montana on a tree a problem?, 1 by Lily_love

Lily_love wrote:
Doss,
I visitted the other post "Clematis on tree" and noted that the question was regarding Mulberry. Is that Mulberry a grafted, weeping, nonfruiting Mulberry?
This type of tree is relatively small, and the leaves, by my own experience are susceptible to fungal infection that cause discolartion of the leaves. Every year, I'll have to spray them preventively with dacronyl. Having any type of vine, that potentially "drape" the tree canopy, I afraid would aggravate the problem. Instead of enhancing it. Besides, hybride clem. will goes dormant too while the deciduous tree shreds their leaves. But, if it's a taller trees, you can adorn your tree's trunk with demunitive colorful vines for added interest such as this example. (This doesn't belong in my garden, however, I learned this from a wonderful Gentleman whose generosity and love of garden, shared this experience with us -- today).