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Old 11-11-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tab
Would I be right in thinking that if ivy is left to grow up the trunk of a
tree that it will eventually kill off the tree.Thanks in advance for answers
to this.
In extreme cases it can be harmful, not direcvtly killing the tree but the added weight and wind resistance can cause problems. If the tree is already a weak example then it can be more serious.
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