Trimming A California Pepper Tree

Question

When I trim the little branches that grow out from the trunk is there any way to keep them in growing back? Any thing I can put on them?

Answer 1

There isn't really anything that you can do to keep them from growing, and especially with this tree. Even when they are perfectly healthy, they will sprout suckers. The only good way to deal with them is to keep them cut, unfortunately.

Here are some articles for more information:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pepper-tree/california-pepper-tree-care.htm

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