We got this cherry tree pollarded (if that’s the right word) and at the same time they cut the ivy from the bottom. They said the dead ivy would fall off, which it hasn’t, and also I’m not sure if they have also killed the tree? Any tips to get the ivy to move, other than pulling as it’s pretty high
by GaryGorilla1974
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Depends when it was cut. Should have new growth on it by now. I have to say it doesn’t look the neatest of jobs. Did they knock on your door looking for work by any chance?
Killed some ivy myself last year and it took a solid 3-6 months for all of it to fall off from the bits I couldn’t reach so depending on when you did this, it might take a while
Oh, it took ages to load the image and in that time I’d formed an image in my mind of what it would look like, the two are a world apart, I think your cherry tree is dead, but honestly I think the amount of ivy on it caused a lot of it to die due to lack of light, then your tree guys removed the remaining live stems form the top and that was just too much for it.
Usually the ivy will just die and fall off, unfortunately your ivy is particularly well established.
If it hasn’t started sprouting epicormics (new growth) by now, it’s probably dead – depending on when they actually topped it (pollarding *IS* the correct word you’re looking for but this has been butchered, so, topped is more appropriate). If they only did it recently it may still pull through, but if they did it a while ago, then yeah, deadders.
Also, no the ivy won’t just fall off unfortunately, it will need to be manually removed now it’s dead if you want it gone. If you do decide to remove it, please take care to look for nesting birds before doing so. They may have taken up residence for the breeding season and it’s illegal to disturb their nests. If you find one, you’ll have to wait until the chick’s have fledged to remove the ivy.
With regards to actually removing the ivy, secateurs and a ladder, little by little, very carefully, with someone supporting the base of the ladder. Once you’ve picked away the top sections from the branches you may be able to yank the rest from the base.
You should remove the ivy when it’s green, so much easier. I still have some clinging to my garage that was cut from the bottom in 2022.
Did this with a pear tree. It took a year for the ivy to fall off. Also, it makes good nesting material for birds to pick off. It’s a bit of a myth that ivy kills mature trees.
Honestly I’d say that tree is done for unless the Ivy is peeled off from the top.
When I zoom in I think I can see watersprouts so think it’s alive
Shame, because ivy is an ecological super plant
You should be seeing new growth by now, any little sprouts coming out? I can’t spot any in the image.
The ivy won’t fall off, but if you pull it, it should come easily now.
Not sure about the tree, if you pull the ivy off you might be able to see if there is any growth on it? Hope it’s ok.
Yeah I’m sorry.
On the positive side… Cherry trees grow really quickly. This is your chance to plant a new one!
It’s dead, you shouldn’t pollard cherry trees they don’t react well to it. Also the ‘tree surgeons’ should have made some attempt to pull the ivy off. You’ve been had by cowboys I’m afraid.
What pitch is that roof??