Comments on: Removing Invasive Vines https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1209 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:43:46 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1209 In reply to Lois Blood.

Hi Lois,

Which woody vine are you referring to? Also, horticultural vinegar is not effective for woody plants, and can cause severe burns to amphibians if it comes in contact with their skin.

Regards,

Mary Tipping
Scott Arboretum Curator

]]> By: Lois Blood https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1208 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:21:08 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1208 This woody vine is all over our woods along the Susquehanna River near the New York border. It killed one of the few old large elm trees. I try ti clip it off the trees, but it’s an overwhelming task. Is there any safe weed killer? I thought about pouring vinegar around near trees to at least retard the growth. Any suggestions?

]]> By: James McKee https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1207 Sat, 15 May 2021 12:06:38 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1207 I am engaged in removing, or stemming, the growth of this type of climbing vine. Be careful when, or if, removing the upper portion of the vine from the tree. Some of the large vines on trees can be many yards long and weigh quite a bit. As stated above though, the tree loves this removal!! Thanks for the work you do as stewards of the earth! Have a great day.

]]> By: Tim Devaney https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1206 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:57:56 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1206 Yes, manually remove vines from trees. NO, do not apply glyphosate, herbicide or chemicals in the root zone, aka TPZ (Tree Protection Zone) of any tree you don’t want to risk killing. Excellent article otherwise.

Best Regards, Stay Safe,
Tim Devaney
Certified Arborist #PD- 0286
Delaware County, PA

]]> By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1205 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:15:08 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1205 In reply to Cindy M..

Cindy,

Yes. Treating the cut stump with a herbicide is the best way to control regrowth. Here’s a very good reference document regarding control of vines: https://plantscience.psu.edu/research/projects/wildland-weed-management/publications/invasive-species-quicksheets/woody-vines.

Regards,

Mary Tipping
Curator, Scott Arboretum

]]> By: Cindy M. https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1204 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:14:06 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1204 Do you treat the vine stumps with glyphosate or another powerful herbicide to prevent regrowth?

]]> By: Mary Tipping https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1203 Mon, 11 May 2020 16:12:09 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1203 In reply to Andrea Stephens.

They are composted.

Mary Tipping
Scott Arboretum

]]> By: Andrea Stephens https://www.scottarboretum.org/removing-invasive-vines/#comment-1202 Sat, 09 May 2020 13:46:14 +0000 http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/?p=5383#comment-1202 Hi! How do you dispose of the vines once you’ve cut them? Thanks!

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