Hi there I have a few really tall trees in my garden which are overgrown with assorted vines. Is it necessary for me to cut them at the trunk (at least some of them) to keep the trees in good health? Thanks

  • The_Sasswagon@beehaw.org
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    3 days ago

    Given that you said you’re in the UK, its probably some kind of what we call in the US “English Ivy” (Hedera helix). In the Northwestern US it gets so heavy that it pulls otherwise healthy trees down, and it is considered invasive, but it’s so pervasive there isn’t much that can be done about it.

    I’ve always wondered what keeps it in check in its native range. The way we deal with it here is pulling it up when its on the ground and cutting the vine at the base of the tree when it’s climbing. It takes a really long time to die, but it does eventually wilt away.

    I too am interested to hear how it goes, good luck!