Roundup on Crabapple Suckers: Tree May Die

Husband sprayed Roundup around crabapple, including suckers. Label said "won't hurt trees." 3 weeks later: leaves drooping, browning, falling. Fertilized, cut suckers—no improvement. Can tree recover?

Glyphosate Translocates in Green Tissue

Suckers = green bark/leaves. Roundup entered vascular system → moved throughout tree. Damage is systemic.

Maybe, If Dose Was Low

• Careful mixing = lower dose = possible tolerance.
• Time will tell. No antidote.

Supportive Care Only

• Water deeply, infrequently (no soggy soil).
• No fertilizer—adds stress.
• No pruning live wood.

Wait until next spring. If it leafs out, it survived. If not, replace.