Ray wrote:
We have climbing ivy which pretty much covers a tree --
up to 40 feet or so.
Does this ever endanger the tree?

Also, I've planted a Virginia creeper at the base of the same tree,
and it's starting to climb. Does the Virginia creeper ever muscle
out the ivy, or vice-versa?

Have a look at some of the info on ivy and what it does to the trees, etc.
BTW - The ivy on the ground is said to be nice habitat for rats!! :-)


http://www.nps.gov/plants/ALIEN/fact/hehe1.htm
http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/?c=47820


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