Saplings in NWSG

[ghilliehunter]

I have a 2-3 acre section of NWSG that has hundreds of cottonwood saplings. I set the bush hog high last fall and mowed them. Now that the cut stems are starting to leaf out I want to spray the area. What herbicide has been effective for you? Thanks in advance for assistance.

 

[T-Max]

Admittedly this doesn't address your question, but is burning an option? That would be super effective.

 

[Bill]

Crossbow
Or a heavy shot of 2,4-D

 

[ghilliehunter]

Crossbow
Or a heavy shot of 2,4-D

Thanks Bill, that's what I was looking for.

 

[TreeDaddy]

Would Remedy harm switchgrass?

What about Miscanthus?

I have a 2 year old stand of Miscanthus with cedar elm seedlings that I would like to basal spray

Would "drift" harm the MG?


thanks

bill

 

[c2ranch]

I use triclopyr 4 (remedy) to spot treat hardwoods in our prairie areas without any ill effects on the grasses. Both foliar and basal bark treatments.

Unless you douse the switchgrass in a heavy dose, which wouldn't happen with spot treatment, it won't harm it - and even then any damage is temporary.

I don't have miscanthus, but it's not listed on the label and it's a grass, so should have no effect on it.

 

[Bill]

If the label says it’s safe on corn or grasses it won’t hurt the MG.

Not that I suggest it but I killed some MG on purpose and it took 3 rounds of gly over the summer. 1 shot of Gly sprayed directly on it set it back but did not toast it.

 

[omicron1792]

Triclopyr at 1-2 quarts/acre broadcast spray.

 

[farmlegend]

Admittedly this doesn't address your question, but is burning an option? That would be super effective.

FWIW, fall burns are far more effective at controlling woody vegetation than spring burns.

I've only burned in the spring, and it didn't kill the trees.