Vines Choking Out Trees in the Tropics It's a rivalry as old as forests themselves: the ancient battle between trees and their competitors, the vines. But now, ecologists say, the vines are winning.

Kudzu. Virginia creeper. Poison ivy vines. Grapevines. Trumpet vines. Wisteria vines. English ivy vines in wooded yards. “Vines are climbers,” said Chuck Coutant, a biologist who co-wrote with Bob ...

Invasive vines are smothering trees in the D.C. region. Weed Warrior volunteers are coming to their rescue.

WASHINGTON - Vines - poison ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, kudzu - snake through the back yard, girdling trees and strangling shrubs, thriving, scientists say, on the same pollution they blame for ...

These vines are ubiquitous in the jungle, stealing light and nutrients from large trees. A D. oleifera tree, shown immediately after a 2019 lightning strike (left) and two years later (right).

Most vines are fast growers and can quickly get out of hand. Whether the vine is one you planted or an unwanted plant, learn how to stop vines from choking your shrubs and flower beds.

Key Takeaways Vines like English ivy, wisteria, honeysuckle, and bittersweet can smother trees and shrubs, block sunlight, and spread aggressively if not controlled early.Prevent problems by ...

Most vines are fast growers and can quickly get out of hand. Whether the vine is one you planted or an unwanted plant, learn how to stop vines from choking your shrubs and flower beds.

These vines climb on top of the trees to “steal” light. A Dipteryx oleifera tree just after being struck by lightning in 2019 (top) versus two years later (bottom).