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medavidcookmedavidcook Posts: 65
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I recently took over a plot that had 5 apple trees. 4 are gone and looks like i am keeping one as its 2 big and roots will be massive. Around the tree is a load of grass, which i want to get rid off. Can I put weedkiller down or will it affect the tree. 

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Ideally i would rather no trees what so ever.

 

Thanks

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    Glyphosate only works on green foliage so it won't matter if som egets on teh tree bark but it is best applied when plants are actively growing so spring to late summer as it works by carrying the active ingredient down to the roots and killing the whole plant.    You also need a minimum of 6 hours of dry sunny weather immediately after spraying for it to be absorbed.

    Why not try taking off some of the lower branches of the tree to raise its canopy and allow planting underneath?    You could also thin the canopy by taking out weak, thin or crossing branches.    That should leave you with a lighter and possibly more healthy and productive tree assuming that there's a suitable pollinator within insect flying distance.

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  • medavidcookmedavidcook Posts: 65

    Yeh, i am thinking of just removing the tree, as don't really want it and it was there from previous plot. Will look to cut it up to make it a little easier.

     

    Thanks anywayt

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    Apple and pear wood is the best for woodburners, do you have one?

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • medavidcookmedavidcook Posts: 65

    No i dont but know plenty of people who do. 

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