Took Down A Bradford Pear Tree Now Have Lots Of Suckers Growing In Circle Where Trunk Was

Question

short of digging them up anything I can do to stop their growth?

Answer 1

Vinegar, and boiling water are two, very good, options when dealing with sucker trees reappearing.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/boiling-water-and-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/kill-zombie-tree-stump.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-kill-a-tree-killing-trees-in-your-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm