Yep. I've got lots of both around my place also. There is a large Live Oak
in the woods next to my house that is covered with Poison Ivy and the base
of the vine is as big around as my leg. I give that tree a very wide berth
but the birds love the berries in the Fall.
Charlie
On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> It is Spring again, and time to remind those garden workers of some of the
> confusion that exists about nuisance plants.
>
> One of the most common vines that always seems to appear is Virginia
> Creeper, seen here on the trunk of a Dogwood. It is a harmless nuisance and
> can be handled without problems. It is often confused with Poison Ivy.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Virginia+Creeper.jpg.html
>
> The one you want to avoid handling is Poison Ivy. Remember the old adage,
> "Leaves of three, let it be". If you are allergic to this plant, avoid
> handling without disposable gloves, and avoid the smoke if it is burned.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Poison+Ivy.jpg.html
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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