Killing LARGE Vines

[AllenBurns]

I'm going to try your method next vine I have to battle.

 

[jeff9366]

If you have a 1/2 acre or more with sub terra vines this is the answer:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ement-vine-root-removal-woods.html?highlight=

VIDEO: How to Use a Ripper / Field Cultivator - Gardening Series - YouTube

 

[Buxus]

My 32 acres in Maryland was neglected for years. There were wild grapevines 6 inches in diameter. I cut at 2 feet above ground, spray with Garlon 4. Remove the next 6 feet so it's not as much of an eyesore. I NEVER pull out the vines from the trees. Even if the whole tree doesn't come down, so many branches will be damaged the tree will look horrendous. After year 2 the pieces start falling out by themselves, and are soft and rotten and can be run over with a mower with no harm. FWIW, the grapevines are a piece of cake compared to wisteria, seed of the devil.

 

[6thgpSF]

I have wild grape,trumpet vine and bush honeysuckle.the two worse are prickley brier and wild rose.I cut them at ground level and treat w/Tardon....russ

 

[om21braz]

On poison oak with some vines wrist-size in diameter, 2 doses about 3-4 days apart during growth season of the below product worked as good as anything I've tried or seen.

Roundup PROMAX

 

[jay3534]

Thanks for all the reply's / it will be a big help

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

My method is to cut them off and let them hang for a year before I pull them off.

Agreed. The longer they hang up there the less likely they are to sprout. BONUS: A dead vine will come down more easily. It will lose its grip on the tree. I never try to pull down a green vine.


And once down, burn them.

 

[newbury]

Agreed. The longer they hang up there the less likely they are to sprout. BONUS: A dead vine will come down more easily. It will lose its grip on the tree. I never try to pull down a green vine.


And once down, burn them.

But be very careful if you burn POISON ivy. The smoke may expose not only the skin to the chemical but also the nasal passages, throat, and lungs. Inhaled urushiol can cause a very serious allergic reaction.

 

[GaryLock]

I have some LARGE vines up to 3 inch in diameter (some kudzu, some ivy and some unknown) . Plan to cut them off near the ground and spray when they start to green up. The question is if I pull the vines from the trees will any pieces that break and fall off take root?

I had a terrible infestation of the invasive vine, bittersweet. The only way to eradicate the bittersweet vines are to cut them to a few inches above ground, and then using an eye dropper, or other means, place several drops of glyphosate directly on the top of the cut portion. (Similar to the wet rag and plastic bag mentioned) Out of over 350 vines, only 10-15 grew back. Each year, twice a year, I find them, cut them, and kill them. The berries are carried by birds, so I could be getting neighborhood plants dropped on my property. But, after trying everything else, this is the only thing that works. You can buy a bottle of straight glyphosate at walmart or home depot around here. Worth the time and money for me, so I hope it helps as much for your situation.

 

[fried1765]

I had a terrible infestation of the invasive vine, bittersweet. The only way to eradicate the bittersweet vines are to cut them to a few inches above ground, and then using an eye dropper, or other means, place several drops of glyphosate directly on the top of the cut portion. (Similar to the wet rag and plastic bag mentioned) Out of over 350 vines, only 10-15 grew back. Each year, twice a year, I find them, cut them, and kill them. The berries are carried by birds, so I could be getting neighborhood plants dropped on my property. But, after trying everything else, this is the only thing that works. You can buy a bottle of straight glyphosate at walmart or home depot around here. Worth the time and money for me, so I hope it helps as much for your situation.

This method of "painting" the fresh cut stumps works especially well, and on any size stump/vine.
Glysphosate works, and is less expensive, but the very best is Gordon's Brush Killer with 2-4D.
With either, use a small throw away brush, and DO NOT dilute. Just paint it on the fresh cut surface.
Wear disposable latex or vinyl gloves.
Gordon's Brush Killer is available at TSC, and from Agri-Supply.
Gordon's is also the very best, in a spray solution, for poison ivy, when it is fully leafed out.
GOOD STUFF!