Hello,

I have a creeping fig vine that is a little out of control in my back
garden. It is choking a shade tree, robbing it of sunlight. The vine is
very vigorous and the tree is having a hard time keeping up. It's a real
job keeping it off the house and pavement as well.

I tried to kill it by cutting the vine near the base, but that had no
effect.

Is this vine parasitic, living off of its host? It seems well attached to
the tree, so I don't think it will be easy to control or get rid of. Any
suggestions?

I live in Northern Florida, USA.

Thanks,

Kirk