The directions warn against using Tordon on plants that are located within the root zone of trees that I wish to be undamaged, any problems found?
586392
There is no problem as long as the product is used on the intended follage.At least I had no problem thus far
586393
I have a large honey locust tree in the area where I used the Tordon RTU and haven't experienced any damage to the tree, however it has been only a couple of months. I also didn't use very much, I had several weed tree's in the fence line that had gotten to about 2-3 inch diameter. I cut them as low to the ground as possible and painted the stumps with the Tordon, I didn't spray or pour it on the ground. So, I hesitate to say it's fine but so far so good with a very well established tree and limited use. By the way, it killed the weed tree's DEAD, lol!
586394
I never put it on the ground. I cut the stem and put it directly on the cut. I use very little and do not damage anything else. I had one bottle for years and then ordered a new bottle on line. It is very effective.
586395
I have a hedge composed of at least 10 different plant varieties. I no longer wanted one of these, and cut it out, applying Tordon. It did not affect the other plants. I think if used correctly, minimally, you won't have any problems. But I suppose there could be some plants out there that are super sensitive to it.
586396
I have only used tordon to kill stumps of trees we have had to remove. I have never used it in the application you describe. I would be cautious; tordon is unforgiving.
586397
I used just drop of Tordon on a freshly cut two-year old dogwood seedling where the roots were totally entangled with an established Azalea. there was no way in this case to remove the tree stem/roots from the azalea. The dogwood never came back, and the azalea died within a month. I love this product for invasives, but be careful.
404437
No, I had over a 90% success rate with my seedlings. But I was very careful not to overwater and this will cause the roots to rot.
1989619
Tordon RTU Cut Stump Killer..., my husband used it on numerous stumps. There was absolutely no damage to any surrounding plants.
2048661
I am in northern CT, i am not trying it. i will try it next year with a cutting, i would advise the same as i think it will be too risky. i have also heard stories of people with outdoor trees, not neccisarily this variety, digging a hole once their tree is established in the ground, and bending it over and burying it before winter comes producing new shoots/growth in spring
925995
No - it works best on a permanent path such as gravel or brick. Also, deep rooted plants like dandelion are not always killed by flame weeding.
1753583
it didn't harm mines i sprayed outside around the windows and inside. i only have aloe vera plants. ofcourse i didn't spray the plant directly just around the plant pot.
1281489
If the roots intertwine yes the junipers are going to die. I painted this on a 3-4" diameter poision Ivy vine that was cut about 2 feet above ground. A 100 foot tall cottonwood with a base diameter of 4 feet, had the poision ivy growing on the outside of the tree. No herbicide was splashed on the bark of the cottonwood. Yet the tree died within 6 months. Tordon warns you that unlike roundup this is not effected by dirt, It keeps going all the way down to the deepest root. Great product just know what you are doing when using it
1079201
Yes, but you should consider that it will kill all insect life that comes into contact with it, including ones beneficial to the garden. I wouldn't want a completely insect-free zone for very long in my garden.
1644046
No. We haven't seen any damage to plants around the house or close to where we used it.
322158
Define well established. If its a mature tree and you don't dump the entire bag around it, it shouldn't be a problem. If it's only a few years old, I'd be more cautious. If used appropriately it should still be fine. I'd start with a light application and see what weeds survive. You can always do the areas that need it a second time rather than risk the tree by applying super heavy to get it all in one shot. But if we're talking a nice tree with trunk over 6 inches in diameter it's probably still safe. The roots are deep enough and broad enough to avoid much damage.
1276835
Only if you are real careful... this stuff kills everything -- broad leaf, grasses, weeds and of course vegetables -- if you get it on a leaf it goes right to the root ... kills the entire plant.. I have used it in open areas around bushes and scrubs but never very close as it will kill the roots also ... me I would not us in a garden...
1894895
I can't answer for certain, but it's been my experience that anything that sends a root into soil with Pramitol in it will be killed. I learned that the hard way when two small trees in my back yard sent roots under the fence and into an alley where I had used Pramitol to keep weeds (and anything else) from growing.
779548
Never used on a tree, but it did treat my entire perennial garden twice (I have confirmed phytophthora root rot which killed all my rhodedendrons last year). I would recommend a soil soak. The second time I treated, I sprayed the plants and they burned. They are recovering okay but next time I will do the soil soak, if your tree is smaller, I think that a soil spray would be sufficient. So far my weigelas, which would be the most susceptible, look great.
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person below is WRONG (or at least, wrong for the reason they give: ) I just got off the phone with rustoleum and point blank asked them: I want to use this on lumber to build a raised bed garden. is this safe? he said absolutely. the copper based ingredient does not leach into soil or into the root system of plants. he said the only thing they recommend against is treating it in wood that woul then be submerged in drinking water, and I would suspect that is just an abundance of caution. but for greenhouses or raised bed gardens, he said there is no concern at all. an answerer to another question posted this helpful pdf that looks like the product insert sheet http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/6c/6c4778d3-b6fe-4468-944b-80c038ab71e7.pdf and in there it also , among the list of uses, says "planters". I know in this day and age of heightened concerns of "pure" and "natural" etc there will be people like the below answerer who will kneejerk react and say "no way, chemicals!1!!1!" but people, come on. I guess, if you want to go all natural, then weave yourself a wicker basket and tend to it weekly. if you want wood that wont rot that you can plant food next to, use this and dont freak out.
1839676
This product is a total vegitation kill and will harm trees if this soaks into root system. established trees could probably bounce back, however, this prodiccet could be problamatic for small ornamental trees.
1064112
I don't see any reason why not. I have not tried to do that. The limitations would be: how high are the trees and can you properly clean out any lawn herbicide before spraying the trees.
1658847
The major restriction is that it should not be used on edible plants. If your tree is just ornamental, that would likely be okay, but if you use the fruit, it would not be safe. The product label does not otherwise restrict use as to specific plants. You could likely download a copy of the label from Bonide's website.