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Eliminating suckers at the base of redwood trees
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Ken K
May 11, 2005, 10:23:03 AM5/11/05
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We have a few redwood trees on our property; at the base of many, and
along the roots of a few, there are many suckers which develop all the
time. They look like thin asparagus shoots. One tree has a rather
large accumulation along one root that is about 2 feet in diameter.
along the roots of a few, there are many suckers which develop all the
time. They look like thin asparagus shoots. One tree has a rather
large accumulation along one root that is about 2 feet in diameter.
What can I do to eliminate or discourage these suckers from growing
without endangering the trees?
Thanks
Ken K
Arborsmith
May 11, 2005, 11:46:56 AM5/11/05
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For Redwood trees this is normal and healthy, they could be called
"suckers" but actually add energy to the root of the tree and are the
back up sprouts if anything goes wrong with the main tree. They can
even develop into large trees of their own. If it important to remove
them for ascetic reasons then just prune them back to the trunk and rub
out sprouts as they appear, otherwise just let them grow.
"suckers" but actually add energy to the root of the tree and are the
back up sprouts if anything goes wrong with the main tree. They can
even develop into large trees of their own. If it important to remove
them for ascetic reasons then just prune them back to the trunk and rub
out sprouts as they appear, otherwise just let them grow.
Richard Reames
http://www.arborsmith.com
Ken K
May 11, 2005, 7:21:39 PM5/11/05
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Arborsmith wrote:
Thanks, Richard. The sprouts are rather numerous and thick on a few
trees. Is there anything that can be applied to discourage them from
growing and that will not harm the tree? the trees are about 40-50 feet
tall and I don't want to see one of them die and pierce our roof.....!
LESLIE AGUILAR
Aug 10, 2020, 10:14:03 PM8/10/20
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replying to Ken K, LESLIE AGUILAR wrote:
Can you cover the sprouts in cardboard.to keep them from growing. I have a
16ft old growth stump. We would love to make a patio area on, but the sports
are crazy. Help
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Can you cover the sprouts in cardboard.to keep them from growing. I have a
16ft old growth stump. We would love to make a patio area on, but the sports
are crazy. Help
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Elle
Feb 9, 2022, 12:01:56 AM2/9/22
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Ever figure it out? I’ve been using towels & rugs to bend it at least. Can’t find the right tool to easily saw through!!😢
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David E. Ross
Feb 9, 2022, 12:49:53 AM2/9/22
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On 2/8/2022 9:01 PM, Elle wrote:
> Ever figure it out? I’ve been using towels & rugs to bend it at
> least. Can’t find the right tool to easily saw through!!😢
Suckers at the base of a tree that usually does not have them indicates
> Ever figure it out? I’ve been using towels & rugs to bend it at
> least. Can’t find the right tool to easily saw through!!😢
the tree is stressed. First, remove the stress. For example, if it is
a coast redwood in an area that does not have frequent heavy nighttime
fog, hose it down top to bottom at least once a week. Then, the best
way to remove suckers is to dig down to where they originate and break
them away from the tree.
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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
<http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html>
Gardening diary at <http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary>
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