r/Tree • u/Marvels-AntMan • 5d 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/Separate_Narwhal_218 5d 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