2006-07-01 16:55:03 · 8 answers · asked by J C H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I see the general consensus has been "No," but I think Anette R is on the right track. Ivy is a very aggressive vine, and it is definitely capable of killing a young oak tree. Oak trees grow rather slowly, so when they are young they are susceptible to being out-competed.
If you're talking about a huge, mature Oak, it is unlikely that Ivy would kill it anytime soon. While Ivy can climb about 100 feet, it is normally the densest at lower heights. That being said, I have seen very large trees that were killed by Ivy, but I'm sure it took a long time.
If you need a one word answer: Yes.
2006-07-03 03:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by bkhoo99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Annette and BKhoo99 are on the right track. Ivy is an agressive plant and can kill trees. A tall white oak is less likely to die than a smaller scrub oak.
2006-07-08 21:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by glenda c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not possible in any case, as the oak tree is a strong tree that it cannot be killed unless it is sown near a banyan tree.
2006-07-02 00:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. When ivy grows up into the foliage of a tree, they compete for sunlight. Ivy grows faster than a tree does, so eventually wins the fight.
2006-07-01 23:58:53 · answer #4 · answered by Annette R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has a chain saw.
2006-07-02 04:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is rediculous.
2006-07-02 00:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-01 23:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by Jade Ariana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-01 23:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by Chhaya05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋