Removing English Ivy: without harming trees

DIY for removing invasive English Ivy from tree.

[@alliebeck6781]

Moved to the Adams Park neighborhood a year ago. I have been a dedicated ivy assassin since Spring. Almost finished in the back yard - thank you for the tips!

[@honeypot3276]

Thank you for your video and displaying your excellent skills and precision with the saw. It is also really important to add the importance of eradicating the roots from the ground once you have removed it from the lower part of the tree. If you do not get the roots out they will rapidly grow back within one year. I have been dealing with Ivy on trees for years and have first hand experience with it. I can usually get the roots out by pulling each strand by hand all around the tree.

[@Firstfruits288]

I enjoyed the video. Thank you for creating this video.

[@USCG.Brennan]

If you pull the ivy off and some bark comes with it, should you cover that barkless area with something, and if so, what?

[@Ibriden]

You handle a chainsaw like a master. Thank you for your video. Greetings from Algeria :)

[@williaml8474]

A Ryobi 12" battery chainsaw works well. Stop cutting when a little signals the vine is cut thru.. lot quieter IMHO What about applying blue foam glycophoshate to the vine stump?

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

I’ve found that a reciprocating saw with a long root cutting blade works well.

[@hectorcalderon3011]

Also after the cut brush on son brush killer on the top of the fresh area that is stll rooted prevents ew growth. If not available wrap the top of the rooted area with duct tape make a tube like cup and fill with table or rock salt.

[@smittylikesto]

this guy likes cutting ivy too much

[@mikedecastro9806]

Outstanding info. Ty! You have skills! Nice buzzsaw work. 👊🏼❤️

[@blakespower]

he seems like a interesting fellow. like he could be an actor

[@kaseymarlowe5867]

Are you not allergic? You are touching it with your hands!

[@Megaton1986]

Looooooool....... Allergic to English Ivy 🤣

[@19coffy53]

Some people may have allergies as with a lot of plants. The English Ivy doesn't give the same reaction as Poison Ivy.

[@rayw3332]

Debra Robinson Yes it does!!! I can testify to that. Contact dermatitis. Two toxins in the *vine sap.* Wear total protection, eyes too. Wash clothes, hit soap and water.

[@honeypot3276]

@@rayw3332 I'm allergic to English Ivy. Itchy eyes and breathing difficulties after working with the stuff.

[@iyzabel]

@@rayw3332 It depends on people, it doesn't do anything to me.

[@ZorgR]

Thanks for that - What happens to the vines afterwards? You suggest leaving them in place - are they gonna fall off on their own?

[@Krystinell]

Of course they are not gonna fall off. They will grow new sprouts. But I saw in another video that if you drill the top of the larger stems to create cups in them and fill those cups with salt and some water (or vinegar), the vine will die in 3-4 months. Refresh the load from time to time. Also, you can create cups to hold the salt and water with duct tape around the stems.

[@Joethaboss66]

@@Krystinell The vines wont grow new sprouts, they will die. If you rip off 5 feet of the ivy from the base, it will die. I have personally ripped out the base and left the rest of the ivy in place and the ivy always dies.

[@terryrogerepling8290]

This does not work! I have kept the ivy cleared from the base of a large tree in my yard for over two years, The ivy in the upper parts of the are thriving and growing more and more..I am afraid it is going to kill the tree!

[@Krystinell]

Just pull it off, for Christ's sake. Search the video ”How To Remove English Ivy Vines From Trees DIY”.

[@hankschrader149]

Agreed! It attaches itself further up the tree and continues to pull moisture out of it