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Eliminating Silver Oak Suckers in Florida with Herbicide

Silver oak suckers in Florida regrow yearly. Kill with glyphosate (Roundup) applied to foliage. To avoid harming desired plants, wipe herbicide on sucker leaves instead of spraying. Or spray if understory loss is acceptable—it will regrow. Repeat as needed.

Application Methods

Wipe-on for selective control.
Spray for area control.
Repeat annually.

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