Re: Eradicating Vines . . . . . ?
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Eradicating Vines . . . . . ?
- From: g*@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 17:01:41 -0800
On Mon, 8 Feb 1999 21:34:29 -0600 M R W <mrwill1@juno.com> writes:
>I read somewhere that the active ingredient in Roundup works mainly by
>photosynthesis-- so if you spray it on the leaves, rather than cutting
>the leaves off first, you get the best killing action. Anyone know if
>this is correct information?
I was told here by the plant professionals that if you're trying to get
rid of a tree (like Chinese elm) to spray full strength Round-Up in the
fall when the sap is going back down into the roots, as this will carry
it to the roots.
Was also told to spray the Cambium (sp? inner bark) layer as well to be
most effective. I used this method on the Chinese elms (1 foot around)
here and they have not yet returned, (Yahoo!). As for grass and other
plants it will be absorbed through the leaves and transmitted to the
roots.
Gary McDougall
gmcdougall@juno.com
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