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Anyone know what this is??

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  • bridgnorthpaggersbridgnorthpaggers Posts: 18
    This is growing from lots of places in the ground. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Hi bridgnorthpaggers. It looks like Rhus typhina to me - the Stag's Horn Sumach and yes, it does sucker all over the place.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • bridgnorthpaggersbridgnorthpaggers Posts: 18
    Is there any easy way of getting rid of it? 
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    I second that.  I have it in my yard.. and it suckers like crazy.  It has the most beautiful fall colors.  Just cut off the suckers as they appear.  Or dig them up and pass them on to friends and family.   :)
    Utah, USA.
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    edited April 2018
    Are you talking about removing it entirely or just keeping it under control? If its just a control thing then Blue Onion's suggestion is perfect. I guess Blue Onion that you are from across the pond? Utah USA - what a twit I am! Its written there for all to see. Sorry Blue Onion - I'm not concentrating
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    @Ladybird4
    Yep. I'm 'Merican.  I'm married to a Brit, and spent six years gardening in London and then Dorking, Surrey.  We had our first son, then moved to Utah.  I'm originally from Pennsylvania, so the arid high-altitude alkaline desert of Utah is a gardening adjustment.   :#
    Utah, USA.
  • bridgnorthpaggersbridgnorthpaggers Posts: 18
    It's in a clients garden, she has young kids so we'll under control I guess. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    A whole new set of challenges to wrestle with Blue Onion. Nice to meet you.
    Apologies bridgnorthpaggers - I'm talking too much on your Discussion. I'll shut up now
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • bridgnorthpaggersbridgnorthpaggers Posts: 18
    No, not at all. I'm three quarters through a deploma in garden design and maintenance which is very interesting. I'm also a self employed gardener which is great fun. Lots to learn... But getting there slowly. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Well done you bridgnorthpaggers. One sentence of advice - know your plants, know your soils and never be afraid to find a source like this forum to ask if you aren't sure.
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
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