Pear Tree/Montana Clematis

[Midwood Sue]

My Montana Clematis has started growing into my Pear tree winding it's self around the branches. Can anyone tell me as to whether this will damage or harm the tree ?

[Jeff Layman]

Probably not, but C. montana is incredibly vigorous and given a few years could well cover the tree. Fruit production will suffer. There is a also very low chance that the additional weight and area of the clematis could result in a tree with a weakened root system blowing over in a storm.

If you have concerns wait until January or February, then dig up the clematis and move it to a better place.

[Brooklyn1]

Vines (of many types) will eventually shade the tree and prevent photosynthesis, after a few years the tree will die. I strongly suggest removing/moving the vine.

[dr-solo]

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