I have a tree that used to quickly sprout suckers in unbelievable quantities.
Sucker Punch worked wonderfully-hours saved and a tree that's finally well-groomed!
Bonide® Sucker Punch
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Description
Controls sprouts and suckers on a variety of established woody plants and trees. Just a simple application of this water-based paraffin emulsion knocks out root sprouts and sucker growth from pruning cuts on trees like apples, olives, pears, non-bearing citrus and other woody ornamentals. Ready-to-use, no measuring or mixing required. Each treatment inhibits growth of sprouts and suckers for a full six months. Brush included. Note: Do not apply to trees less than one year old.
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Can you use this on Crepe myrtles?
Yes, this can be used on Crepe myrtles.
I cut down a prunus mume tree because of all the suckers it produced. Now suckers keep coming up from any roots left behind. I tried RoundUp but they keep coming up. Will your product stop the suckers?
It worked pretty good on some fruit trees and grape vines I had. The grape vines were particularly annoying because they wanted to spend sprouts out right at ground level. I pruned them back as far as I could to the main vine and then generously applied the sucker punch. I'd say it was about 80% effective which I thought was satisfactory. On the grapes I did only one application because I feared harming the vine. I don't think that would have been an issue. I did two applications on the trees and that was pretty effective.
Can this be used on peach tree pruning cuts?
Sucker Punch is a plant growth regulator that inhibits sprouting from roots and pruning cuts. To work effectively, you need to prune the tree or plant properly.
Can this product be used on Maytenus bore suckers?
This is for suckers on trees, not for insects or pests.
Hello. I am a pecan farmer. Is this product safe for pecan trees?
Hi Sean, The label does not list instructions for using on pecans. The label states that it is suitable for woody trees like elm, redwoods, myrtles, apple, pear, olives and non fruiting citrus.
Is this product safe for use on organic trees?
I do not know off the top of my head sorry
How is sucker punch applied?
We appreciate you reaching out to us. EASY TO APPLY - After pruning the area, apply by brushing on. The brush top applicator is included with purchase.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
HOW CAN i CALL YOUR COMPANY. i DO NOT ORDER ONLINE DUE TO BEING HACKED RECENTLY OR WHERE CAN i BUY THIS PRODUCT IN GEORGETOWN OR Austin Texas?
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We would be happy to place an order over the phone for you. Please call us at 800-325-4180.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Does this harm flowers close to the trees?
Didn't have flowers close by, but did have shrubbery, and did not affect
Any of the shrubs
Does this work on blue berries?
Yes, it works very well on blueberry bushes.
Customer Reviews
2 Ratings
2 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2016
Taking care of a hated task
Rated 5 out of 5
May 5, 2016
Stopped crab apple tree suckers all season
I highly recommend this product and in fact purchased it again this year. I have beautiful flowering crab apple tree in the front yard that sprouts suckers from the base of the trunk and even nearby roots. I used a weed trimmer to cut the suckers off, then applied Bonide Sucker Punch. The treated areas were free from suckers for the entire growing season.
Have a lot of trees that keep producing sucker shoots from the ground all around them.
Bought Sucker Punch a couple of years ago to try on Siberian Elm water sprouts. It works! I had been fighting water sprouts for years. One dose of Sucker Punch and the sprouts never came back.
because it works
my husband wanted to see if it would help with pruning, making it easier.