Ficus Tree Removal: Stump Herbicide Prevents Resprouting

Complete Removal Protocol

1. Cut trees down.
2. Immediately paint fresh stumps with undiluted Roundup (glyphosate) using cheap brush.
3. Herbicide translocates to roots, kills root system, prevents suckering.
4. No root digging needed—roots decay naturally over years.

Precautions

• Roundup kills any green plant—avoid drift/contact with desirable plants.
• Use dedicated brush; discard after.
• Apply within minutes of cutting—fresh cambium absorbs best.

Why This Works

Ficus readily resprouts from roots. Stump painting exploits the tree's own vascular system to deliver herbicide to the entire root network. Clean, effective, no excavation.