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Florel Growth Regulator Stops Sweet Gum Ball Production

Mechanism

Florel (ethephon) → ethylene → blossom abortion → no gum balls.

Availability

Ask nursery. Product details.

Key Takeaway

Florel prevents sweet gum balls by stopping flowering. Nursery can source it.

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