Q&A – What can I do to stop small branches from growing out of an oak tree trunk?
Question:
What can I do to stop small branches from growing out of an oak tree trunk?
Answer:
Some growth is natural and can’t be stopped. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says it is called epicormic growth. Excessive epicormic growth may be a sign the tree canopy is stressed. She recommends examining the top of the tree for diseases or other problems that would make the tree want to make new branches.
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What can I do to stop small branches from growing out of an oak tree trunk?
Answer:
Some growth is natural and can’t be stopped. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says it is called epicormic growth. Excessive epicormic growth may be a sign the tree canopy is stressed. She recommends examining the top of the tree for diseases or other problems that would make the tree want to make new branches.
Related Videos:
Removing Suckers from the Trunk of an Oak Tree
What are suckers and water sprouts on a tree?
Related Resources:
Can water sprouts and suckers be prevented on trees?
Cleaning the Canopy
Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard