Most of these plants tend to mat and result in unsafe walking conditions for pedestrians, especially those leaving parked vehicles. Secondly, the subject plants will eventually attach themselves to and grow up into parkway trees. The vines grow faster than trees and may overgrow and eventually suffocate the tree. For these reasons, the Division discourages the use of Ivy and vines as a public right-of-way groundcover.

This information sheet is provided as a public service. Hopefully, it answers the important questions regarding ivy and climbing vines. If you have any further questions, please refer to the Urban Forestry Division Inspector or contact the Division at (213) 847-3077. For the hearing-impaired, the TDD number is (213) 473-6600. This and other information sheets may be obtained at the Urban Forestry Division office at 1149 S. Broadway Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles , CA 90015 .

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.