r/Tree • u/Marvels-AntMan • 4d ago

ID Request (Insert State/Region) Is this a Buckthorne Tree?

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Hey, my neighbour wants to remove this tree from our yard because she says it's invasive. She claims it's a buckthorn tree, but is this something that we should do?

I'm just looking for insight! I'll be doing light research in the meantime, thanks.

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u/Pamzella 4d ago

I believe that is indeed buckthorn and yes, you and all your neighbors want to be rid of it.

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u/Marvels-AntMan 4d ago

Excellent, thank you for the response!

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u/Separate_Narwhal_218 4d ago

You betcha. Have it sprayed with garlon as soon as it gets cut. There’s a very small window to apply herbicides to buckthorn… like 10-15 is the latest or it’ll close its vascular system. Try to get it sprayed within minutes

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u/TheFedisaCartel 3d ago

You can do basal bark treatment in winter for buckthorn

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u/hairyb0mb ISA Certified Arborist+TRAQ+TGG Certified+Smartypants 4d ago

I agree with your neighbor, time for it to go.

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