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PEST INFO Fact sheet published by: Cape Ivy (Senecio angulatus) Otago Regional Council 70 Stafford Street Private Bag 1954 Dunedin Cape ivy is more a scrambling shrub than a true climber. It is often found in dry open sites on the coast. Why is cape ivy a pest plant? Telephone: 03 474 0827 Freephone: 0800 474 082 Fax: 03 479 0015 Website: www.orc.govt.nz Cape ivy grows rapidly over the ground smothering all species of low stature. It can also scramble over and smother native shrubs up to 2 metres tall. Native coastal vegetation and forest remnants are threatened by its vigorous and heavy growth. How do I identify cape ivy? Flowers are yellow and daisy-like, typically 25cm in diameter The dark green leaves are thick, fleshy succulent, broadly diamond shape, with a few toothed margins and thick stems often with a red purple tinge. Flowers are conspicuous yellow, daisy-like and borne in winter. Cape ivy can spread rapidly by runners and the production of numerous suckers. Branch tips may arch over, forming new plants. Small fragments can sprout roots and grow. The numerous fluffy seeds are spread by wind. Suggested control options Manual control methods include slashing, weed-eating, mowing, rotary slashing and grubbing. Use of these methods, however, will usually result in some regrowth occurring. Dig out small infestations and dispose of roots and stems by putting them in a black plastic bag and leave to rot in the sun or take the sealed bag to a landfill. For best results, cut stems and immediately apply herbicide: Versatill® or Tordon® during active growth periods. Use herbicides at application rates recommended by the manufacturer and wear protective clothing. Disclaimer: Mention of product tradenames does not endorse these products nor implies criticism of similar products not mentioned Although this fact sheet has been prepared in good faith the Otago Regional Council does not give any warranty that the information is accurate or complete or that it is suitable for all circumstances. Control of this pest plant is not a one-off task. Follow up action must be regularly undertaken. The site should be checked for regrowth and seedling establishment. Land occupier obligations Under the Pest Management Strategy for Otago, residents of Otago are required to destroy any cape ivy on their property. Any breach of this rule is an offence under Section 154(r) of the Biosecurity Act 1993, and may result in default work under Section 128 of the Act. Printed July 2005