This dog strangling vine is one of the vines I was telling you about in a recent post that are very invasive, but also dangerous…
I have seen lots of these vines in my fall cleanups of gardens here in Kanata, Ontario. The leaves of the dog strangling vine are unremarkable, blending in with others in your gardens. The seed pods are more distinctive; they look like yellow string beans, making it easy to recognize the vine this time of year. If you encounter this vine in your gardens, pull out the vine by the roots before the seed pods burst spreading seeds everywhere. Be sure to discard the vine, its roots and seed pods into your yard waste; do not add them to your compost bin.
I haven’t seen or heard of this vine strangling any dogs, but I have seen it strangle the life out of a fully mature tree, so beware!
How interesting. I never knew this vine existed. And it really harms the trees?
Wow. How interesting.
I try to avoid invasive plants, but I’m amazed at how many of the garden centers don’t hesitate to sell them! I’ve had my share of vines that take over. I love the name of this vine–“Dog strangling vine”–it does give a good warning. 🙂
A dog strangling vine? My goodness, I’m not sure that’s something I’d want in my garden (if I had a garden”. It sounds like a real terror of a plant. I’d prefer something a bit more cuddly, like Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors.