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Weeping Willow Sucker Removal and Fertilization Guide

New weeping willow (Mother's Day): trunk base sprouts. Trim? Fertilizer type/frequency?

Sucker Management

  • Trunk sprouts (suckers): hand pruners, cut flush
  • Ground sprouts (root suckers): mow

Fertilization

  • Conservative, organic high-nitrogen (Miracle-Gro, 10-10-10, 20-20-20)
  • Spread around tree (not at trunk)
  • Rate: 1 lb per inch trunk diameter
  • No fertilizer spikes

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