Killing Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven) Sprouts Without Multiplying Them

Effective Method

1. Cut each sapling as close to ground as possible.
2. Immediately spray glyphosate (Roundup) on the fresh stump.

Why This Works

• No sprouts emerge from treated stumps.
• Any new root sprouts can be treated the same way.
• Herbicide translocates to roots, killing the system.

Persistence

A few root sprouts may appear nearby—treat them promptly. The key is cut-stump treatment, not foliar spray alone.