Would this product be helpful in promoting branching on young apple trees? if applied directly in a "scoring" cut above a branch site? Thanks, Larry
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Actually, Larry, I think if you give the roots a good soak 2 or 3 times a season (up to once a month) I think your trees will branch nicely. I have used it on my baby apple tree planted last fall and it is looking fantastic!
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I am not sure, Larry. I don't think I would apply it to the trunk of the tree. As far as I know, it is a foliar and root application. I would contact Super Thrive directly and as the question.
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It should do fine. The opening to feed in branches is just one inch diameter. So you will have to feed them in one at a time. if the stem has several branches they will need to be cut off and fed individually. That is the only drawback. It is very slow work.
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I have only used tordon to kill stumps of trees we have had to remove. I have never used it in the application you describe. I would be cautious; tordon is unforgiving.
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Yes - I used a piece of packing tape. I recently read that if you have only one or two trees, you can paint a plastic or fake apple from a crafts store in Tanglefoot and it will attract the larvae or moths, look perfectly natural on your tree and be easy to put on or off. I have not tried this, but thought it was interesting.
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I am sorry not to be able to give an answer for you, Donnay. I have only used this on my hibiscus tree.
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It's not a good tool for creating mulch from the items you've described. The Chipper Joe has a 2" diameter feed hole, so it's really meant to be used for chipping small tree branches. Works great for that. Sun Joe sells another tool that is designed to create mulch from soft items like vegetable peels, old fruit, leaves and so forth. I love my Chipper Joe for small tree branches. Works great.
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I said no and my husband said yes. He also stated that it depended on the strength of the branch and you could use the chains etc that come with it. I wouldn't use the chains as they would eat into the bark of the branch and eventually harm it. It is your swing and your tree so you will decide anyway. You got two versions with us.
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Have you considered putting a thick layer of wood chips under your fruit trees on top the ground (this is chipped branches & leaves that you can often get for free if you offer to let your local tree trimmer dump their waste wood chips at your place)? They are shock-absorbing (if the trees are dwarf size - not too tall), hold water for hungry roots so don't need to water as much, soften the ground below them => promoting more rapid tree root growth if extended out far enough, keep weeds away if deep enough, have an insulating factor in cold weather & overtime provide additional nutrients to the soil as they break down. Checkout it out in a documentary on a simpler way to garden => "BackToEdenFilm.com". Have you considered putting a thick layer of wood chips under your fruit trees on top the ground (this is chipped branches & leaves that you can often get for free if you offer to let your local tree trimmer dump their waste wood chips at your place)? They are shock-absorbing (if the trees are dwarf size - not too tall), hold water for hungry roots so don't need to water as much, soften the ground below them => promoting more rapid tree root growth if extended out far enough, keep weeds away if deep enough, have an insulating factor in cold weather & overtime provide additional nutrients... » Read More Have you considered putting a thick layer of wood chips under your fruit trees on top the ground (this is chipped branches & leaves that you can often get for free if you offer to let your local tree trimmer dump their waste wood chips at your place)? They are shock-absorbing (if the trees are dwarf size - not too tall), hold water for hungry roots so don't need to water as much, soften the ground below them => promoting more rapid tree root growth if extended out far enough, keep weeds away if deep enough, have an insulating factor in cold weather & overtime provide additional nutrients to the soil as they break down. Checkout it out in a documentary on a simpler way to garden => "BackToEdenFilm.com". « Show Less
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I just sent an answer to your question. This is probable not strong enough to use on a tree. I ordered the systemic Bayer product that was specifically for trees and shrubs.
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I don't know. I bought it to use on apple trees, but I have not used it yet.
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As far as I know you can use it without damage to the finish; whether or not it will remove the subsdtance, I have no experience with tree sap. Good luck and let us know if it worked.
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Hello Susan,I would not recommend this tool for that type of tree. That tree is more of a hedge than a typical tree with large limbs. There is also a correct way to prune this type of tree and you should follow that procedure in order to continue to enjoy the beauty and benefits of the tree. I included a website underneath for you. I hope this helps.http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource000594_Rep616.pdfregardsfrank
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I do not think this saw would do a quick and satisfactory job on branches 3" to 5" thick. I've used it on 3" branches several times but think it's use is more applicable in the 1 to 2 1/2" diameter branches. Consider using a chain saw for speed and ease of cut on your branches. Note: an electric chain saw will cut your branches quite well.
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It works well. You have to make sure you pick up any leaves off the ground and if trees are near a fence spray the lower part of the fence. Leaves left on the ground can re-infect the tree since peach leaf curl is a fungus.
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If you want to kill tree stumps use Tordon. I use it after I girdle trees to prevent spouting from the cut. Works quite well.
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It has done a good job on my property which is covered with "Post Oak" trees. These trees product small size acorns by the tons. The trees are also notorious for small branch tips falling to the ground, and the mulcher will chew them up too if you allow an appropriate feed rate.
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In my opinion....this product is only intended for light undergrowth. It had no positive effect on that which I sprayed it on of any size at all....VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!! As for whether or not you have to cut first....I didn't cut. If you have to go to that much work...then just cut it all the way out and forget the product!