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 Post subject: Hybrid Poplar suckers
PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:01 pm 
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:?: I made the mistake of planing hybrid poplars a few years back. We have cut down 2 of the 5 trees but are getting tons of suckers. I have one coming up between the house and the sidewalk. It has gone under the 2 car driveway to find this little strip of soil.

I have been spraying it with 10% vinegar every day or two for 2 weeks and it shows no sign of dying. In fact, it seems to be sending out side shoots at an even greater rate.

Any suggestions?


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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2004 7:45 am 
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My daddy always cuts the sucker under the dirt level and pours boiling water on them. He says it works. I would suggest also packing the area with molasses to accelerate decomposition.

Hope it helps,
Nina


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Boiling water is a great idea. Much better than my suggestion was going to be: Napalm followed by an excorcism.

If you have an electric cattle prod, you might also try shocking it.

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