can your product work on suckers and sprouts from oak trees?
1100372
I've tried on maple and crab apple tree and seemed to work. I did have to treat it over couple of seasons though.
1100373
Oak trees in general are not listed on the label as able to control. However, Water Oak is listed. Not sure what makes them different. But it would probably not kill the tree, so try it and see.
1100374
I would think it would work very well on oak trees. I have used it on crape myrtle trees and deciduous holly trees. It was recommended by Walter Reeves, our Southern Garden expert, in his column for all kinds of tree and shrub sprouts. It might not be permanent however, and might need to be repeated yearly.
1100375
So far, it has worked on everything. This doesn't mean more suckers won't come from other areas. When I Googled oak trees, it says they develop suckers when there is too much dirt around the base of the tree and the suckers are a result of the roots trying to get closer to the surface. You might check this. Just remember to shake well each time before you spray because it is very thick. Good luck.
1402298
I don't think so ...........there are natural anti fungal defenses in a living tree that would fight the spoors. It is best to use a newly cut branch that has been aged a few weeks.
1749552
Sucking up and mulching Live Oak leaves is a strength of this machines performance. I have a Live Oak and it does a great job. It also does very well with Crepe Myrtle and clippings from shrubs. A bigger challenge is the large leaves of Magnolia trees - it picks these up "most of the time" but occasionally if they get positioned wrong in the intake, you have to give them a little help to get sucked in.
2114411
We only used for water related plants, lily pads, so unsure if it would help with tree stumps
1805835
I have used GOddards on light oak and maple as well as the dark woods I have. It works beautifully on all woods.
1249815
Not really, this product is designed to kill greenery. I have sometimes sprayed around trees accidently and nothing happened to the trees or roots
576794
Yes, I've used it on maple and oak with great success. I have yet to need wood filler after using it.
1852318
Yes, I've read that it works, but ONLY on a LIVING, FRESHLY CUT stump. I remember reading someone else's post that, if you want to kill the stump, you need to apply this weed killer to the stump immediately after cutting the plant/bush/tree. If you wait too long, the plant forms a 'scab' (I don't remember the correct term) and then the weed killer will NO LONGER work. Depending on the size of the stump, you could apply the weed killer with a cotton swab, a foam brush or a bristle brush. You just have to apply it promptly! If the stump is still alive - and it hasn't 'scabbed over', yet - then the stump should suck the weed killer down to the roots, killing the stump.
1362374
I haven't tried that. I have used it only on my outdoor shrubs and it works very well for that.
646344
I use a pump up sprayer and my lawn is Centipede. I was overrun with nut sedge after a hurricane and it took 4 applications to destroy the weed. That was over a year and a half time frame. Just now we are using it once again for a wild violet that blew in during wind gusts. So far one application has withered the outer leaves only I see fresh shoots starting. Unfortunately the day I spayed this area had a cloud burst, where else but over my lawn. I hope someone who has St Augustine will share their findings with you. As far as the Image goes in controlling weeds, I don't use anything else. This product works if directions are followed as stated on label. Scots001.
1279133
I have small leaves from live oak and eucalyptus. I find or small things, it pretty much spits them out the way they came in. If you expect pieces of about 3/4" output, you'll be okay.
1463334
I used this product on a large tree in my front yard and it worked well to take care of the root rot "phytophthora". I went to an internet site called JustAnswer.com to find what to use for this large tree. A tree doctor told to use this product and carpenter ant killer, which I did and the tree finally came back. If the manufacture has a phone number I would call them and see if they can answer your question. If you use the internet site that I used they will charge you fee for their service, but I believe they have good experts that can answer your question. Hope this helps..
1057903
This is the best killer that I have ever found. I would think it would kill your sprouts without any problem. I put an ounce of liquid dish soap in my 2 gallon sprayer with any brush/weed killer so it helps it to stay on the leaves and not just run off, Some leaves or even wild onions have a wax on them that sheds water. Hope this helps you.
188577
First I must say, follow label recommendations. I apply to a giant oak once each spring. I measure the diameter of the trunk and follow the lable with the DRY PELLETS. It is amazing,
1605647
I have been successful with this. I applied to suckers over a year ago and they have not come back. It is the only thing that has worked for me. I used it on a flowering pear tree. Now this year I have had new suckers start and again I just applied and they are dead.
1633525
It may but it is not intended for that. It is meant to kill stumps or freshly cut vines by manually painting the cut.
1947410
Yes, you can check the usage directions to clarify what trees can and cannot be sprayed with this product. The Volck oil is only a coating that protects the trees (leaves) from parasites.