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Removing a Mulberry Tree and Stump with Herbicide

To kill an 8-inch diameter mulberry tree (allergy to pollen), either cut it down and paint the fresh stump with Roundup (glyphosate), or make downward cuts around the trunk 6 inches above ground and squirt Roundup into them. The herbicide translocates to roots. Beware: Roundup kills any green plant it contacts. After death, cut the tree. Sprouts can be spot-sprayed. Replanting nearby is safe.

Methods

Cut-stump treatment: paint Roundup on fresh cut.
Hack-and-squirt: cuts + herbicide injection.
Monitor for sprouts and re-treat.

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