Ivy on mature oak trees

[TIMON]

We have several mature oak trees on our property.

Quite a few of them are covered with ivy.

A couple of them have had the lower ivy growth cut and removed leaving a 4ft gap. Obviously, the ivy above has died and should be easy to remove.

Other trees are covered with live ivy.

Can anyone give me their thoughts and advice on how to manage these trees.

Thanks

Timon

[Mountain man]

It's easier to remove live ivy than long dead stuff.

[mendiplogs]

We have several mature oak trees on our property.

Quite a few of them are covered with ivy.

A couple of them have had the lower ivy growth cut and removed leaving a 4ft gap. Obviously, the ivy above has died and should be easy to remove.

Other trees are covered with live ivy.

Can anyone give me their thoughts and advice on how to manage these trees.

Thanks

Timon

 

HI TIMON theres 2 IN BATH THATS GOES CUTTING IT OFF TREES IN BATH THEY SAVED LOADS OF TREES well done them thanks jon

[TIMON]

It's easier to remove live ivy than long dead stuff.

 

 

Thanks.. Looks like I'll have both kinds to work with

[TIMON]

HI TIMON theres 2 IN BATH THATS GOES CUTTING IT OFF TREES IN BATH THEY SAVED LOADS OF TREES well done them thanks jon

 

 

Nice one Jon ... We've got loads here.

Timon

[Mountain man]

Start at the top with a big flat head screwdriver, as you move further down it will become easier to peel. Fissured bark like oak is more difficult than say beech or sycamore.

It can be quite therapeutic if there's no time pressure.

Be prepared for a flush of water shoots/epicormic growth next year as light hits the inner structure of the tree.

[stewmo]

Ivy often roots into some branch unions, so cutting at the base isn't always effective at killing it off.

Good to clear if trees are exposed to wind but otherwise it is a good habitat and source of food for birds. But don't let the ivy dominate the tree.

[treequip]

We have several mature oak trees on our property.

Quite a few of them are covered with ivy.

A couple of them have had the lower ivy growth cut and removed leaving a 4ft gap. Obviously, the ivy above has died and should be easy to remove.

Other trees are covered with live ivy.

Can anyone give me their thoughts and advice on how to manage these trees.

Thanks

Timon

 

Just let it fall off naturally

[TIMON]

Forgot to mention.., on quite a few it has completely dominated the stem and canopy.

One tree was removed last year. It was completely covered and had died.

Can anyone tell me how long it takes ivy to kill an oak once it has covered it?

[skyhuck]

Just let it fall off naturally