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English Ivy (Hedera helix)- Invasive Species in my Backyard!
January 2018
English Ivy prefers open forests but is adaptable to many habitats and moisture conditions. I would consider my backyard as an open forest, over-grown with various vines and weeds. This plant has been confirmed as a reservoir for bacterial leaf scorch (Xylella fastidiosa), which affects a wide variety of trees. English Ivy infects maples, oaks, and elms. This invasive vine colonizes by vine growth and seeds that are spread by birds. These vines and layers block out sunlight, preventing native plant germination and pollination.
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English Ivy (Hedera helix)- Invasive Species in my Backyard!
January 2018
English Ivy prefers open forests but is adaptable to many habitats and moisture conditions. I would consider my backyard as an open forest, over-grown with various vines and weeds. This plant has been confirmed as a reservoir for bacterial leaf scorch (Xylella fastidiosa), which affects a wide variety of trees. English Ivy infects maples, oaks, and elms. This invasive vine colonizes by vine growth and seeds that are spread by birds. These vines and layers block out sunlight, preventing native plant germination and pollination.
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