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The tendrils and vines will need to be gently cut out of the tree and removed. You should not need to top the tree or remove branches. Also, cut the vines off at ground level and use a plant killer on the remaining roots. Be careful in selecting a type of killer that will not damage the tree. If the vine is extensive, it may be preferable to consult an arborist.
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Will ivy kill a tree?
Will ivy growing up an oak tree eventually kill the tree?
How do you kill ivy growing up tree trunks without killing your dogwoods?
Cutting the connection between the part growing up the tree and the top of the roots and then eliminating the roots are ways to kill trunk-climbing ivy without killing the dogwood (Cornus spp) so affected. The roots may be removed by equipment, hand, or pesticide.
Why do ivy plants often grow up the sides of trees?
Ivy likes to get up high and spread out, but the stems simply are not stiff enough to stand up on their own. For this reason, they rely on the rigidity of other items, like houses and trees to gain height. Trees usually offer a rough, varied surface which makes climbing easier than on a building. For there reasons, ivy "sees" the tree as perfect.
Does ivy damage liquid amber trees?
The short answer is no. Climbing ivy is not a parasite. It only uses the tree for support. The weight of the ivy is not sufficient to threaten the structural integrity of the tree therefore removal of ivy from a tree is an aesthetic question. There are some reports of more vigorous vines (grapes and Virginia creeper) overtaking a tree. This can damage the health of a tree when the leaves of the vine are intercepting light. This can, over time, shade out thee tree. Sometimes, ivy will overtake a tree that is already in decline or dead. The ivy was not responsible for the tree's decline. I assume that this question refers to the tree sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) or another member of this genus. The species of the tree really doesn't matter when considering the ivy question. For more information see: http://www.ivy.org/qa_8.HTML
Is Climbing Ivy a type of plant?
yes, it is.
What is a climbing vine with glossy leaves?
Ivy
A climbing plant with shiny leaves?
Ivy
How do you spell ivy?
That is the correct spelling of "ivy" (a climbing plant). Also used as the girl's name Ivy.
What is a three letter word for climbing plant?
ivy
What are climbing plants?
Vines, such as ivy or grape plants.
What type of root system does an ivy plant have?
climbing root
What is the best climbing plant to use that does not need sunlight?
ivy
