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Suppressing Sweetgum Tree Balls

Posted: March 2nd, 2021, 5:30 pm
by Turk
Has anyone ever tried using a chemical to suppress sweetgum ball formation in a sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua)? I've surrounded by these blasted trees, including two huge sweetgum trees in the DEAD CENTER of my front yard that make a horrid mess, and another large one on the edge of my back yard. :banghead:

I'm looking at this "Snipper" injector by Tree Tech as a DIY attempt to keep these trees from littering my yard next winter.

https://www.forestrydistributing.com/sn ... r-pgr-5-ml

Thanks in advance,

Turk.

Re: Suppressing Sweetgum Tree Balls

Posted: March 2nd, 2021, 7:04 pm
by MorpheusPA
No, but if it works, let me know. I have one that drives me a bit nuts.

Re: Suppressing Sweetgum Tree Balls

Posted: April 18th, 2022, 11:19 am
by Turk
Update -- I tried this chemical on 2 sweetgum trees in my front yard last spring: absolutely no effect on the plague of sweetgum balls. I know the instructions said timing is critical, and I tried best I could to get the timing right on when the buds start to swell.

Unless you're an arborist or experienced using this product, save your money and get out the backpack blower.

Re: Suppressing Sweetgum Tree Balls

Posted: April 18th, 2022, 4:49 pm
by MorpheusPA
That's too bad. My sweet gum just gets bigger and gummier ever year.