Is it stump killer?

[GLOBOTREE]

What is the name of the stuff that the tree service companys put on stumps after cuttin down trees?
It is blue-green in color.
Is it for faster decay of the stump?

 

[TreeJunkie]

if it's liquid- I would guess you are talking about Tordon. it's an stump applied herbicide.

 

[Sizzle-Chest]

stump applied herbicide.

thats got a good rhyme to it, eh?

 

[GLOBOTREE]

I don't know what form it is in, I just saw it on the stumps afterward.
So it is for faster stump rotting?

 

[TreeJunkie]

no tordon does not aid in stump decomposition. Was the product applied to entire stump or just in around the outer edges?

 

[daveyclimber]

What kind of trees ? When I worked for davey we applied Garlon herbicide with a dye to the cambium layer ,on conifers we spread borax on the stumps in forest service land

 

[Redbull]

We used Pathfinder II at Asplundh. It's brownish color and it's used to prevent regrowth and is applied to the cambium ring after the tree is cut down.

 

[GLOBOTREE]

It was more blue than green color. And was on all of the bigger trees they, Asplundh, cut. Pines and sweet gums mostly.
It was applied on the entire stump.
What color is Borax?

 

[okietreedude1]

still sounds like tordon rtu. its is the blueish color. a lot of guys put it on the whole stump even though its not needed.

 

[Stumper]

Pines? Pines aren't coming back! Duh....

 

[daveyclimber]

borax on conifers was for beetles I believe:bang:

 

[TimberMcPherson]

Watch that tordon, its got some nasty propertys that arent conjusive with personal longevity. If you get the concentrate on you, only use cold water to get it off!

 

[TreeJunkie]

use in moderation as well. Unlike roundup its stays active in the soil for a long time and can even kill surrounding trees through root grafts.

 

[LightningLoader]

Since you guys are already on the topic. I've got a Camphor tree that was cut down a few months ago. Re-sprouting as expected. What would you suggest for this case? Also have another that was actually ground out and there are still pieces sprouting out of the ground from buried roots. What do I do with those?

 

[okietreedude1]

Im not to familiar w/ camphor trees, but Id think the Tordon RTU would take care of the problem. Make a fresh cut and apply. It will also work on the stump sprouts. If these sprouts have leaves on them (i say that as I dont know where babson park is globally), you can spray them w/ roundup. It may take multiple applications or use a strong mix rate.

 

[begleytree]

Pines? Pines aren't coming back! Duh....

All things being equal, I'd agree. but I have pics of pines in NC that were removed, and others topped at the top of the fenceline nailed to them, resprouted.
darndest thing I ever saw too.

and the blue ring is herbicide. no telling what kind by color, nearly all of it is clear to slightly milky. The blue or other color is merely a dye to prove application.
-Ralph

 

[JimL]

I use Garlon 4

 

[gitrdun_climbr]

I usually slash deep saw cuts into them, like a tic-tac-toe board, then fill with dissolved salt (or salt like agent sold at Home Depot called stump out). One good wet Seattle winter and I can either smolder it below grade or chip it out. Water speeds decompostion in stumps. Enviro-friendly too

 

[Redbull]

I usually slash deep saw cuts into them, like a tic-tac-toe board, then fill with dissolved salt (or salt like agent sold at Home Depot called stump out). One good wet Seattle winter and I can either smolder it below grade or chip it out. Water speeds decompostion in stumps. Enviro-friendly too

Is it dangerous for livestock?

 

[TreeJunkie]

my experiences w/ the stump out crap is just that rather ineffective at least in our area. Invest in a stumper!