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Should I cut off this vine?
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Should I cut off this vine?


There’s this vine growing up this tree. I’ve included pictures of the tree leaves as well as I’m not sure what tree it is.

Should I cut off the vine? Or is the vine supporting the tree?

by Admirable_Bottle2214

18 Comments

  1. hdaledazzler

    The question is not whether the vine supports the tree or what kind of tree it is, but whether that is poison ivy growing up your tree

  2. Designerkyle

    I’m not an expert but I would def cut that vine. I had big vines of ivy climbing trees in my backyard that previous owners neglected. I cut a couple feet section from each vine and now the vines are dying. Hopefully this helps the health of the tree

  3. Grandpixbear1

    Be careful that could be poison ivy vine!! So if you’re going to cut it and pull it off, wear gloves and dispose of the branches (don’t burn them!)

    It could also be just plain English Ivy . Unfortunately, if it’s that overgrown, it’s probably the tree this weekend and probably should be put out of its misery and cut down.

  4. crone_2000

    A rash just appeared over 47% of my body surface from looking at pic 1.

  6. IllustriousAd9800

    Vines do not support trees lol. Quite the opposite, for the most part they’re parasites

  10. mcds99

    If it is PI you need to be very careful wear PPE a PPE suit would be a good idea you can get them on Amazon.

    I would use a pruner not a saw, wear a mask, heavy rubber gloves, and protective eye ware.

    Taking it all off would be difficult but do able.

    The sap in the vine is very toxic.

  11. 86rpt

    I don’t see any poison ivy in these pics? I see the vine, but cannot see definitive pic of PI. Am I missing something?

  13. Nervous-Sell-9808

    Or let it keep growing and it will kill your tree

  15. PuzzleheadedCause483

    Fuzzy ass vine is poison ivy. I know this because I have 2 gigantic pines covered in them.

  16. misanthroseph

    Yes, fucking always. Wait, do you want the vine to thrive, no matter what? Cuz I guess that could be important

  17. Prestigious_Pie9421

    I just pour boiling water at the base of the plant when I find it in my yard. Works like a charm.

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