Wall shrubs do not naturally climb but the following shrubs can easily be pruned and trained to grow without needing permanent support, against a shady wall.
There are are many evergreens that will do the double duty of growing as a free-standing shrub or trained to cover a wall or fence where conditions are cold and shady. The following are some of the best for wall training.
There is a good choice of deciduous shrubs (lose their leaves in winter) with plenty of flowers and some with berries suited to training on a shady wall. Some can provide interesting structure even when bare in winter.
Roses will always suit sunny locations best but there are some that are more tolerant of light shade if light levels are good.
If your garden soil is neutral to acidic and you have a shady wall to cover, camellia are ideal for a cool, moist area where their flowers will shine.
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