Ivy: the most misunderstood plant?

Clingy, luscious, misunderstood. Ivy has long been accused of strangling trees, but it doesn’t harm the tree at all, and even supports at least 50 species of wildlife. This Woodland Trust article explains all. And it’s good for honeybees too! This BBC article even explains that it can be beneficial for buildings too. And here’s a detailed Arboricultural Practice Note on the subject.