Cape ivy is a long-lived vine that grows on the ground, on structures and over other plants. It can climb up trees high into the canopy where it can densely cover the vegetation. Cape ivy outcompetes native plants and prevents seedlings from growing, reduces food and habitat for native animals, increases soil erosion along waterways and is poisonous to people and animals.
Control
- Hand removal (careful to get all root material) and dispose of vegetative material
- Herbicide treatment
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