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Ivy climbs up trees,walls,and even lamp posts! Ivy climbs so that it can get an advantage in photosynthesis! You see, ivy climbs to reach the light that it wouldn't get from being on the ground!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt climbs up the trunk to gather more sunlight because if it is lower the sun light will not travel down to the ivy to help it survive
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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.
A climbing plant with shiny leaves?
Ivy
What is a climbing vine with glossy 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.
Will ivy kill a tree?
Will ivy growing up an oak tree eventually kill the tree?
What is the best climbing plant to use that does not need sunlight?
ivy
What type of root system does an ivy plant have?
climbing root
What does Ivy mean?
Ivy means from nature,an evergreen climbing ornamental plant which represents fidelity and eternity.Such as "poisonivy"
