How to Remove False Virginia Creeper

False Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus vitacea), also called woodbine, is a vigorous, deciduous vine that adapts to most soils and growing conditions. The plant is a native of eastern North America and differs from the Virginia creeper with its more sharply serrated foliage with glossy green upper sides. The fast-growing vine climbs with tendrils and can easily get out of control if left unmanaged, easily choking other vegetation. The vine blooms with 4- to 6-inch long inflorescences composed of small flowers. The best way to permanently remove an unwanted false Virginia creeper from the garden is to use a herbicide.

Things You'll Need

• Shears
• Glyphosate
• Garden hoe

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Instructions

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     Select any product containing glyphosate to remove false Virginia creeper. Use undiluted, water-soluble formulas for better efficacy than the esters.

   • 2

     Use herbicide during the active growth period of the plants as the chemical will be translocated at a faster rate through the plant and to the roots.

   • 3

     Spray chemical on all the leaves of the vine. This is referred to as foliar treatment. Cover all areas of the plant but do not drench to the point of runoff.

   • 4

     Avoid the use of herbicide on hot days. Repeat application after seven to 10 days.

   • 5

     Cut the dead vine to ground level and discard. Dig out and remove stumps entirely with roots using a garden hoe.