Tree Suckers or Saplings...

TXliveoak · 16th March 2009, 07:59 AM

So my wife thinks these are saplings... I think they are suckers... what do you think and how do we get rid of them?

TXliveoak · 19th March 2009, 11:17 AM

Wow... nobody???

Jeff Darby · 19th March 2009, 11:38 AM

If they are attached to the roots or base of the trunk they are suckers, if they pull out with their own dedicated root system the are seedlings.
I'm not sure of the correct method of control if these are suckers, but if they are seedlings you do not want them mow them! or pull them out and mulch the drip zone of the tree.

Victor Lindsay · 19th March 2009, 12:15 PM

I agree, if seedlings,mow and mulch. Even if they are suckers
, mow, mow, mulch.

TXliveoak · 23rd March 2009, 11:58 AM

Thanks,

They are definetly suckers then. Would using a tiller on the top soil to chop up the suckers get rid of them?

newguy18 · 23rd March 2009, 01:47 PM

DO NOT USE A ROTOTILLER ON THEM!You will cause alot of damage to the root system.

Eric Frei · 28th March 2009, 12:17 PM

Spray them with Sucker Stopper

16th March 2009, 07:59 AM	#1
TXliveoak I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3	Tree Suckers or Saplings... So my wife thinks these are saplings... I think they are suckers... what do you think and how do we get rid of them?

19th March 2009, 11:17 AM	#2
TXliveoak I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3	Re: Tree Suckers or Saplings... Wow... nobody???

19th March 2009, 11:38 AM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Tree Suckers or Saplings... If they are attached to the roots or base of the trunk they are suckers, if they pull out with their own dedicated root system the are seedlings. I'm not sure of the correct method of control if these are suckers, but if they are seedlings you do not want them mow them! or pull them out and mulch the drip zone of the tree. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

19th March 2009, 12:15 PM	#4
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ? Posts: 441	Re: Tree Suckers or Saplings... I agree, if seedlings,mow and mulch. Even if they are suckers , mow, mow, mulch.

23rd March 2009, 11:58 AM	#5
TXliveoak I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 3	Re: Tree Suckers or Saplings... Thanks, They are definetly suckers then. Would using a tiller on the top soil to chop up the suckers get rid of them?

23rd March 2009, 01:47 PM	#6
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Tree Suckers or Saplings... DO NOT USE A ROTOTILLER ON THEM!You will cause alot of damage to the root system. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

28th March 2009, 12:17 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Tree Suckers or Saplings... Spray them with Sucker Stopper __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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