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Q.Oakleaf Hydragea – Control Ground Suckers

Zone 21042 | Anonymous added on January 3, 2023 | Answered

One of my oakleafs sends up numerous underground suckers. Any way to control this, other than constant removal at soil level?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on January 4, 2023

Minimize any pruning you give to the oakleafs, that will help some. Overzealous pruning can stimulate suckers.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/pruning-oakleaf-hydrangea.htm

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