What is this plant growing in my hedge?

Question

Hi there,

This plant is growing very quickly in our hedge. The stems are thick and woody, and the leaves large. No flowers blossoming yet. I believe it’s stifling the growth of the hedge, and makes up at least 50% of the hedge itself. We’re located on the north west of England, UK. Any ideas?

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Answer 1

Here is a Google link with lots of vine photos - maybe this will help:
https://www.google.com/search?q=vines+invasive&client=ms-google-coop&cx=009296322515861343460:jftykenwinc&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjL3aXx8aziAhWHsJ4KHQfLC64Q_AUIDigB&biw=1366&bih=619

Also, you may want to contact a local nursery or plant authority such as a university horticulture department to help ID this plant.