Vine Removal Basics

Tools:

• Garden clippers

• Pruning saw,

• Garden gloves

Attire:

• Closed-toe shoes

• Long sleeves

• Long pants

• Identifying Plants:

When in doubt, do NOT cut or remove vine if you cannot identify it.

DO CUT:

• English Ivy- Image: here 

• Wintercreeper- Image: here

• Japanese Honeysuckle- Image: here

• Porcelain Berry- Image: here

DON'T CUT:

• Virginia creeper- Image: here

  • Is a beneficial native vine.

• Native grape- Image: here

  • Is easily confused with porcelainberry, an invasive (listed above).

• Poison Ivy- Image: here

  • Is easily confused with english ivy, an invasive (listed above).

  • English ivy vs. Poison ivy: While the leaves are quite different, the two vines can be difficult to distinguish if no leaves are present. Poison ivy can be identified by its finer, reddish-brown hairs. If you see poison ivy growing with English ivy, use caution and be careful not to touch the poison ivy. If the two vines are too tightly entwined, leave them alone. Poison ivy is a beneficial native vine that should not be cut unless it is found in a problematic location (e.g., playground, etc).