Q&A – How do I stop the holly tree we cut down from sending up new growth?
Question:
How do I stop the holly tree we cut down from sending up new growth?
Answer:
The tree has a lot of energy stored in the root system and it is trying to come back. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says if you continue to cut back new growth as it pops up, the tree will eventually exhaust its carbohydrates and die. You can also use herbicides to help speed the process.
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How do I stop the holly tree we cut down from sending up new growth?
Answer:
The tree has a lot of energy stored in the root system and it is trying to come back. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says if you continue to cut back new growth as it pops up, the tree will eventually exhaust its carbohydrates and die. You can also use herbicides to help speed the process.
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How can I kill holly bush stumps?
I cut down my crape myrtle. It keeps growing. How do I kill it?
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