I think there are two issues to consider concerning vines crawling up the trunks of trees — the aesthetic appearance of the vine and the health of the tree. My personal preference is to keep vines off ...

English ivy, Virginia creeper and other perennial vines are sometimes found growing up the trunks of trees in landscapes and wooded areas. They are more obvious in winter months than other times of ...

Some gardeners like the look of ivy twining up a tree trunk. However, vines that twine too far can be bad news for the tree, according to Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton ...