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Today, we have been walking along the Lea Valley River, near Stanstead Abbotts and we came upon old man’s beard…discussion developed as I (the New Zealander) said “that is old mans beard and a weed”. Some trees, shrubs, and climbing plants also have this nickname. The airborne seeds allow this vine to spread quickly to new locations. Old man's beard may refer to the following species: Chionanthus virginicus, a tree, which is used like a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. Clematis vitalba, a climbing plant. Similar to other invasive vines, old man's beard prevents trees and bushes from getting sunlight and add considerable weight to trees, eventually weakening and even killing the supporting trees and bushes. Whilst we consider old man's beard to be 'normal' plant of the hedgerow, it is viewed with some alarm in places like New Zealand. Old Man's Beard grows rapidly, forming dense, heavy, masses that dominate garden canopy of any height. As it grows and matures, it forms woody stems as thick as a wrist, and the plant may grow to a height of 40 feet or more. I came across this variety on a trip to Constable Burton Hall Gardens near Leyburn in North Yorkshire recently and was astounded. However, now living in the English Midlands, it is years since I have seen any. Creamy white, fragrant flowers (2-3 cm diameter, Dec-May) are followed by grey, hairy seeds (2-3 mm long) with distinctive white plumes (3-4 cm long) in dense, fluffy clusters persisting over winter (hence the 'old man's beard'). This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Are there any biological controls that are usued to control ‘Old Man’s Beard’ which check the spread. This plant does seem to need control. Tolerant of cold, moderate shade, damp, wind, salt, most soil types, and damage it is a major pest weed in New Zealand. Stems layer profusely, and it produces many long-lived seeds if exposed to frost. These entwine around any convenient support or structure in their vicinity and then lignify (become woody). Old man's beard (the scientific name is Clematis vitalba) is a fast growing vine that covers and strangles trees and shrubs. Leaves on these plants usually hang down and often resemble an old man's beard. Old man's beard produces many flowers (see featured image), which are a soft white colour. Consequently, the growth of these plants is reduced; indeed, the sheer weight of the plant may break the supporting trees. Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Moist. The flower structure is also unusual in that the flowers of Clematis species actually have no petals! The French name for old man's beard is 'herbe aux gueux' – the beggar's or rascal's herb. It is considered by some to be one of nature’s most effective medicinals, by others as an excellent gauge of environmental pollution, and by still others as an indicator of true north. 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