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"Des Higgins" writes:
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| In general, the former. Until the ivy starts dominating the tree's
| canopy, it may be ignored. It is also good for bees and other
| wildlife, as well as useful for decoration.
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| Agreed; it provides places to live for birds and invertebrates and the
| flowers and berries are valuable sources of food.
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| The only good reason I have heard for remvong it is the idea that it can
| bring down a tree in a storm. I have heard that suggestion many times but
| have also read that it simply does not happen in reality.

It does, but only when the ivy dominates the canopy.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.