Replanting Pine After Locust Removal: Herbicide Pre-Treatment Essential

Row of pines with old locust. Owner wants to grind locust stump and replant 5–6 ft pine.

Locust Problem

• Aggressive root sprouting after cutting
• Grinding doesn't kill roots
• Sprouts will compete with new pine

Solution: Hack-and-Squirt Herbicide

1. Treat live locust with herbicide (triclopyr/imazapyr)
2. Wait for full translocation to roots
3. Then cut and grind
4. Plant new tree offset 5–6 ft from stump

Herbicide Safety

Residual won't harm new planting. Method details

Species Note

• Avoid Leyland (disease), willow (septic risk)
• Consider Autumn Blaze Maple (fast, adaptable)