An English Oak (Quercus robur) lends support to the English Ivy, Hedera helix.

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In some cases, ivy (Hedera helix) can become top-heavy on young or very old, unstable trees, but generally they provide excellent shelter and food for wildlife and the Woodland Trust advocates leaving it in-situ.

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Location: Buckinghamshire, UK
Photo credit: © Barrie Sheerman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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