Ivy, English or Atlantic (Hedera helix or Hedera hibernica) on Jan 23, 2012
Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Population assessed
Description of specimen
English Ivy killing Oaks, Firs and Cedars on property at 15209 Forsythe Road. Some stems up to 4" thick at base.
Commentary
Expert Reviewer
Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area
Reporter
Jan. 23, 2012, 5:36 a.m.
Dear Ms King,
Thanks for submitting your report to the Oregon Invasive Hotline. I visited the location described along Forsythe Rd. As you have noted this entire area is heavily impacted by English Ivy. Unfortunately the ivy is far too widespread and resources are too thin for land managers to assist with control. As such we rely upon landowners to control this species on their own properties. We encourage you to take the steps to control this plant on your property. Below is some information to help you with this. Don’t despair, you can do it!
Tackling an infestation of ivy is no easy task, but well worth the investment. If you notice a small infestation, do not delay in removing it. The longer one waits to treat ivy, the effort it takes to remedy the situation increases exponentially. If you have a large infestation that seems overwhelming try breaking the project into smaller more manageable areas, and tackle new areas as time allows. If you set smaller goals you might be less likely to be discouraged.
Follow these simple steps for an ivy free landscape.
• Carefully cut vines climbing trees and pull these vines away from the base of the tree.
• Pull vines and roots from ivy creeping along the ground. Don’t forget your gloves and clippers.
• Dispose of cut vines in yard waste, or pile them up to dry out and compost them onsite
• Re-visit the site regularly to control re-growth
For more detailed information on English ivy and its control follow the link below:
http://your.kingcounty.gov/dnrp/library/water-and-land/weeds/BMPs/english-ivy-control.pdf
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have additional questions, or would like to implement additional conservation efforts on your property. thank you again for you report.
Sincerely,
Samuel Leininger
WeedWise Program Manager
Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District
221 Molalla Ave. Suite 102
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-210-6006
sleininger@conservationdistrict.org
www.conservationdistrict.org
Samuel Leininger
Feb. 9, 2012, 9:17 a.m.