Is Ivy dangerous to trees?
I have Ivy growing on my tree; can that be harmful to the tree?
Initially no, but as it grows it can girdle and deform the trunk and limbs.
The ivy can grow thick and mask any defects in the tree. It can also add immense canopy weight which can lead to tree and limb failures.
Here's a link to more info:
⇒ Arbor Ecology Ltd. – Ivy, friend or foe?
