English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, ... Invasive and ubiquitous, English ivy can hurt trees, plants. September 10, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

English ivy and Irish ivy (Hedera helix and Hedera hibernica) were once widely used in landscaping. It spreads easily, though, and birds carry its berries to new areas.

Invasive vines can blanket trees and bushes from sunlight, can spur disease and rot and add considerable weight to trees, eventually weakening and killing them. That's why the conservation ...

One of the most problematic invasive plants is English ivy (Hedera helix). Native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa, it spreads aggressively, rooting where stems touch the soil to develop ...

English ivy may be beautiful, but it's invasive and can pose issues for both you and your garden. This cheery ground cover is the ideal alternative.

Common Invasive Vines That Affect Gardens English Ivy ( Hedera helix ): That innocent groundcover you choose to stabilize a shady bank will sneak up walls, trees, and over large shrubs very quickly.

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely ...

A major concern of environmentalists is the introduction of invasive species into an... Plant profile: hedera helix, English ivy Midland Daily News Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...