Should I remove Ivy from shrub?

I have a Weigela which has ivy growing up it. I know you don’t need to remove it from trees in general but not sure about this. Now would be a good time as its easy to see and remove.thanks

 

I'd get rid of it, you will regret leaving it in a few years time, it swamps everything once it gets going.

 

100% remove it. My new garden was (and still is) full of ivy. Some trunks are inches thick. Its in hedges, swamping a tree and was climbing up walls.

If you want ivy then make sure it’s in a really well contained pot and watch it like a hawk!

 

I would remove as much as you can. It'll probably start growing back, and a small amount won't hurt if you keep it under control.

 

Thanks As soon as it warms up a bit I’m on it!

 

While the ground is wet, you should be able to cut the main stem leaving sufficient length to grasp and pull from the soil*. You can remove that within the shrub at any time. Infact, once severed, it will shrivel and become more visible, assisting removal from the shrub gently.
*assuming its not been established 'for ever' !