Removing Suckers From Tree Limbs

I have lots of suckers growing off major limbs of live oaks. Some say cut them, others tell me they help a tree which has been troubled during hot dry summer. Who is correct?

1 Comment (Open | Close)

1 Comment To "Removing Suckers From Tree Limbs"

#1 Comment By Nikki On 10/07/2011 @ 7:41 am

Suckers normally indicate that the tree is suffering from stress. It is perfectly safe to remove these suckers, though pinpointing the cause of the tree’s stress and correcting it would help as well.

Article printed from Gardening Know How Questions & Answers: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com

URL to article: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/removing-suckers-from-tree-limbs/

Have any questions about this topic? Visit us at https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com to ask your questions and get friendly answers from gardening experts.

You can also find us at:
'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningknowhow
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenknowhow - @gardenknowhow
Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/gardenknowhow/