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Old 20-11-2005, 12:31 AM posted to rec.gardens
Lar
 
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Default Ivy on trees
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"Vinny" wrote in message
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Hello,

I have a few trees in my yard, oaks and pines, that have english ivy
climbing up the trunks.
Is this OK for the trees?

Thanks in advance,
Vin~~~
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Ivy will do no damage, but many find it unsightly. It takes nothing
from the tree~~ only support. It can hide disease but also provides nesting
sites. Take your choice!!
Best Wishes Brian.

As the ivy grows into the tree it blocks out the sunlight off of the
bark, which in turn keeps the activation of dormant buds from happening
along with the development of new buds which produce new leaves, which
produces photosynthesis...

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Lar

Oh, if only Noah would of been a bit more wise,
he surely would of swatted those two flies.

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