Tree roots sprouting after relocating

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• Redwing Posts: 1,511

  August 2023

  It may be a survival strategy.

  Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.

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• andy490 Posts: 4

  August 2023 edited August 2023

  I've read that it could be stress, due to moving it, or some damaged roots from moving it. I'm thinking probably both.
  But how do I stop it or control it?
  

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• andy490 Posts: 4

  August 2023 edited August 2023

  Otherwise, the tree has been ok all summer. Not much wood growth, but I expected that after moving it. It flowered nicely, leaves have been generally fine and even had some berries.

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• Liriodendron Posts: 8,328

  August 2023

  It's trying to grow into an amelanchier thicket...  you need to pull the suckers off from the root, rather than cutting them off, or they will re-grow.  I'm afraid I don't know any way to prevent more from growing - though I imagine they will become less as the tree settles down and puts out new roots.

  Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.

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• Fairygirl Posts: 55,117

  August 2023

  Yes - just pull them off. They're inclined to do that. 
  It won't affect the tree adversely unless you keep letting them grow, when you'll lose the shape it has just now.
  Keep it well watered though - the soil looks very dry, and mulch regularly to help the soil structure and keep weeds away, and moisture in. 

  It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
  
  
  
  I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...

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• andy490 Posts: 4

  September 2023

  Thanks for your replies and advice. I'll just keep pulling them off then! Cheers

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