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Acer Weed ???

16 years ago

Hi i recently cut down what i think is a Acer , arrow pointed leaves with serated edges. Green in the summer red in the autum. Now i have cut it down i have shoots sprouting up all over my garden. When i pull them up they are attached to runners just below the surface. Is there anyway i can kill these off? they are taking over my garden !!

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jean001
16 years ago
Several choices:

1. Sever the sprout's stem, and immediately paint weed killer (Blackberry and Brush Killer) on the cut surface of the stub that remains in the ground.

2. And/or continue pulling/removing whenever you see new sprouts.

Whatever your method of removal, you will need to remain alert and deal with "leftovers" as they show up. Your goal is to starve the roots which are the source of the sprouts.

This is your new hobby for the next several years.
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