what type of root system does an ivy have
Ivy is able to do this by an aerial root system. These root structures release a sticky substance that allows the ivy to climb up a variety of surfaces, pr eferably ones that are rough and porous such as tree bark.Adhering discs develop on the stem, and the ivy is thoroughly attached to the surface.o pick up nutrients, the ivy spreads across large area of ground for surface nutrients, rather than using the soil nutrients from one specific location. Hedera helix does not have to share the soil space with other plants because as it spreads, the ivy takes over the space of other plants.